How far is Lake Panasoffkee, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Orlando, FL is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
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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 57m.
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.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Panasoffkee and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Panasoffkee and Orlando.
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Start on the route
1011 ft · 1 min
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Continue on County Road 527 North
1350 ft · 1 min · County Road 527 North
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1436 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3251 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
2044 ft · 41 sec · Central Parkway
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Turn right onto McNeill Drive
526 ft · 12 sec · McNeill Drive
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Continue straight
594 ft · 12 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike South
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
29.7 mi · 32 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 Lake Panasoffkee 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
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
29.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lake Panasoffkee and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Panasoffkee to Orlando?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Lake Panasoffkee and 25.4 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lake Panasoffkee and Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Panasoffkee and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 45.92 mi (73.9 km).
#1 Lake Panasoffkee
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
| Population | 3,551 |
| Coordinates | 28.7558200, -82.0948100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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