How far is New Orleans, LA from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Orlando, FL is about 638.8 miles (1028.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 533.1 miles (858 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Orlando.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Continue on Loyola Avenue
94 m · 17 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1495 ft · 43 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right
110 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left
335.7 mi · 6 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42.3 mi · 45 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 New Orleans and Orlando.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
336 mi · 06h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Orlando?
The road trip is about 638.8 miles (1028.1 km) and usually takes 11h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marianna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 319 miles from New Orleans and 319.8 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 533.1 miles (858 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $88.58 one way or $177.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Orleans and Orlando, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 533.14 mi (858.01 km).
#1 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1028 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 58m |
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 | $3.93 | $88.58 | $177.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $98.45 | $196.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $107.63 | $215.26 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $131.66 | $263.31 |
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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