How far is Hawthorne, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, FL to Orlando, FL is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Orlando.
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Start on Southeast 220th Terrace
131 m · 24 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace
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Turn left onto 69th Avenue
860 ft · 28 sec · 69th Avenue
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Turn right onto Sid Martin Highway
23.8 mi · 30 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
799 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Carter Street
3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
60 m · 5 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42.3 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hawthorne and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Orlando?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Hawthorne and 54.3 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.97 one way or $31.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hawthorne and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 84.43 mi (135.87 km).
#1 Hawthorne
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 29.5919100, -82.0873200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.69 | $35.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.75 | $33.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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