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

The driving distance from Lake Mary, FL to Orlando, FL is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.65 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.68 mi
25.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.65 mi
Kilometers
31.63 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Mary
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mary
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mary
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Altamonte Springs
FL

A city in Seminole County, Florida.

From Lake Mary
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Orlando
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Palmetto Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crystal Lake Avenue

    1368 ft · 43 sec · Crystal Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    955 ft · 23 sec · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lake Mary Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 West: Orlando

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street

    1355 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Anderson Street

    1261 ft · 45 sec · West Anderson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mary 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
15.9 mi · 81%
West Lake Mary Boulevard
2.26 mi · 11%
Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.32 mi · 2%
Crystal Lake Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Anderson Street
0.26 mi · 1%
West Anderson Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Keep slight right

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamonte Springs
00h 13m from Lake Mary
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Mary and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Mary to Orlando?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Altamonte Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Lake Mary and 9.8 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Altamonte Springs

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 Altamonte Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 9 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altamonte Springs.

RAIL

Winter Park

7 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

18 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

40 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mary and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.24 km).

Lake Mary

#1 Lake Mary

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population17,486
Coordinates28.7588800, -81.3178400
Altitude19
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: Palmetto Street (-81.317729, 28.758936)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.34
Premium $4.90 $3.38 $6.76
Diesel $4.35 $3.00 $6.00

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 Mary and Orlando. The current time is 23:00:50.

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.