How far is Mims, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Mims, FL to Orlando, FL is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mims and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mims and Orlando.
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Start on the route
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
2110 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Cheney Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
16.5 mi · 22 min · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
570 ft · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
11.2 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosalind Avenue
2769 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East South Street
2001 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Turn sharp left
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 Mims and Orlando.
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.
East Colonial Drive
Continue on East Colonial Drive
16.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mims 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 Mims to Orlando?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Christmas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Mims and 22.5 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mims and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Christmas
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 Christmas.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mims and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.05 km).
#1 Mims
Census designated place
| Population | 7,058 |
| Coordinates | 28.6652700, -80.8447800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
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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