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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.45 mi
00h 49m
Flight
33.59 mi
54.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.45 mi
Kilometers
71.53 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Mims
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mims
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mims
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
Christmas
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida, United States

From Mims
21.9 mi
00h 24m
To Orlando
22.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
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 Mims and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mims and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2110 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cheney Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Colonial Drive

    16.5 mi · 22 min · East Colonial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East Colonial Drive

    570 ft · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosalind Avenue

    2769 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mims 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Colonial Drive
16.6 mi · 37%
East-West Expressway
11.2 mi · 25%
I 95 South
7.84 mi · 18%
Cheney Highway
5.14 mi · 12%
West Main Street
1.58 mi · 4%
Rosalind Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christmas
00h 24m from Mims
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Christmas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Winter Park

33 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

47 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mims and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.05 km).

Mims

#1 Mims

Census designated place

Population7,058
Coordinates28.6652700, -80.8447800
Altitude10
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: US 1 (-80.844749, 28.665281)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mims and Orlando. The current time is 00:39:34.

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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.