How far is Mount Dora, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Mount Dora, FL to Orlando, FL is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Dora and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Dora and Orlando.
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Start on East 7th Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Donnelly Street
660 ft · 30 sec · North Donnelly Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Highland Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · North Highland Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 453 Toll South
2219 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
5 mi · 5 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Continue on Western Beltway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Land Apopka Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · John Land Apopka Expressway
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Continue on Apopka Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Apopka Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
1479 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North Orange Blossom Trail
6.7 mi · 12 min · North Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn left onto West Colonial Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Colonial Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 4 West: Tampa
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street
1355 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West Anderson Street
1261 ft · 45 sec · 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 Mount Dora 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.
North Orange Blossom Trail
Turn right onto North Orange Blossom Trail
6.74 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mount Dora 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 Mount Dora to Orlando?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Paradise Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Mount Dora and 17.5 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Dora and Partly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Heights.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Dora and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 24.33 mi (39.15 km).
#1 Mount Dora
City in Lake County, Florida, United States
| Population | 14,778 |
| Coordinates | 28.8024900, -81.6445200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
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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