How far is Niceville, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Niceville, FL to Orlando, FL is about 405.8 miles (653 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335.8 miles (540.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niceville and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niceville and Orlando.
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Start on Reynolds Avenue
532 ft · 23 sec · Reynolds Avenue
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Turn right onto South Partin Drive
6.2 mi · 9 min · South Partin Drive
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Niceville 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
Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Niceville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niceville to Orlando?
The road trip is about 405.8 miles (653 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.3 miles from Niceville and 203.5 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335.8 miles (540.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.40 one way or $118.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Niceville and Orlando, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Niceville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niceville and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 335.81 mi (540.44 km).
#1 Niceville
City in Florida
| Population | 16,217 |
| Coordinates | 30.5168600, -86.4821700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $59.40 | $118.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $65.81 | $131.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $70.11 | $140.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $62.29 | $124.58 |
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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