How far is Kendall, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Kendall, FL to Orlando, FL is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.54 mi
03h 51m
Flight
208.05 mi
334.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.05 mi
Kilometers
334.83 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.54 mi
Kilometers
404.81 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Fri, May 1, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Kendall
Sat, May 2, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kendall
2026-05-01T16:20
Arrive Orlando
Fri, May 1, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kendall
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Port Saint Lucie
FL

The second most populous city in St.

From Kendall
123.8 mi
01h 55m
To Orlando
127.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kendall and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kendall and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on South Dixie Highway

    4 m · 2 sec · South Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Southwest 98th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    2468 ft · 57 sec · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dadeland Boulevard

    1424 ft · 45 sec · Dadeland Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street

    821 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 88th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North

    2502 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

    1120 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    7 mi · 7 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kendall and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
211 mi · 84%
Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 4%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.01 mi · 3%
Palmetto Expressway
5.81 mi · 2%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 2%
SR 860
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
208 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
01h 55m from Kendall
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kendall and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kendall to Orlando?

The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Kendall and 127.7 miles from Orlando.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 208 miles (334.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.83 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kendall and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint Lucie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint Lucie.

RAIL

Okeechobee

48 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

71 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

97 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

109 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kendall and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 208.05 mi (334.83 km).

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#1 Kendall

A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population75,371
Coordinates25.6792700, -80.3172700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-80.317291, 25.679281)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.6 L · about $36.83
Round trip
$73.67
17.76 gal · 67.2 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.83 $73.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.81 $81.62
Premium $4.90 $43.48 $86.95
Diesel $4.35 $38.63 $77.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kendall and Orlando. The current time is 16:20:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.