How far is Lake Alfred, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Alfred, FL to Orlando, FL is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.74 mi
00h 48m
Flight
37.28 mi
59.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.28 mi
Kilometers
59.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.18 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Alfred
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Alfred
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Lake Alfred
20.9 mi
00h 24m
To Orlando
20.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Alfred and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on East Haines Boulevard

    2018 ft · 2 min · East Haines Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Shore Way

    145 m · 19 sec · Lake Shore Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
39.2 mi · 94%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 3%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
East Haines Boulevard
0.38 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Pomelo Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

North Buena Vista Drive

Keep slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
00h 24m from Lake Alfred
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Alfred 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 Lake Alfred to Orlando?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Lake Alfred and 20.8 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Alfred and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (59.99 km).

Lake Alfred

#1 Lake Alfred

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,331
Coordinates28.0919600, -81.7234100
Altitude53
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: East Haines Boulevard (-81.72341, 28.091873)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.20
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.10 $12.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.51
Premium $4.90 $7.20 $14.39
Diesel $4.35 $6.39 $12.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Alfred and Orlando. The current time is 01:18:10.

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.