How far is Hendry County, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Hendry County, FL to Orlando, FL is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendry County and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendry County and Orlando.
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Start on Sam Jones Trail
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sam Jones Trail
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Continue on South Devil's Garden Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Devil's Garden Road
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Continue on Sam Jones Trail
6.1 mi · 10 min · Sam Jones Trail
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Sebring
1687 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
3040 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue
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Continue straight
2991 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn sharp right
2023 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
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Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 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 Hendry County and Orlando.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hendry County and 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 Hendry County to Orlando?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Hendry County and 83.9 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hendry County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendry County and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.71 km).
#1 Hendry County
County in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 42,813 |
| Coordinates | 26.5534900, -81.1659000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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