How far is Melrose Park, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Melrose Park, FL to Orlando, FL is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose Park and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose Park and Orlando.
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Start on Capri Drive
59 m · 14 sec · Capri Drive
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Turn left onto East Campus Circle
126 m · 14 sec · East Campus Circle
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Keep slight left to continue on East Campus Circle
660 ft · 23 sec · East Campus Circle
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2027 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 2nd Court
817 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Court
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Turn right onto South State Road 7
914 ft · 19 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on State Road 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
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Turn left
1214 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
3069 ft · 1 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
618 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
710 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1571 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
199.6 mi · 3 hr 37 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 Melrose Park 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
200 mi · 03h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Melrose Park and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melrose Park to Orlando?
The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Melrose Park and 106.1 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Melrose Park and Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
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 Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose Park and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 182.67 mi (293.98 km).
#1 Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1134200, -80.1933800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.84 | $28.61 | $57.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $44.19 | $88.37 |
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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