How far is North Key Largo, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from North Key Largo, FL to Orlando, FL is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.6 mi
04h 28m
Flight
235.18 mi
378.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.18 mi
Kilometers
378.48 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.6 mi
Kilometers
464.45 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in North Key Largo
Wed, May 13, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Key Largo
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Orlando
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Key Largo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From North Key Largo
143 mi
02h 14m
To Orlando
145.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Key Largo Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
This Afternoon
Using Key Largo as the closest live forecast in the Monroe County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Key Largo and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Key Largo and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Card Sound Road

    16.5 mi · 23 min · Card Sound Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 North: Miami

    578 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Key Largo and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
211 mi · 73%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 16%
Card Sound Road
16.5 mi · 6%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 2%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi
Dixie Highway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
235.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
02h 14m from North Key Largo
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Key Largo 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 North Key Largo to Orlando?

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from North Key Largo and 145.6 miles from Orlando.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.23 one way or $84.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Key Largo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound.

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West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Key Largo and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 235.18 mi (378.48 km).

North Key Largo

#1 North Key Largo

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates25.2673400, -80.3233900
Altitude0
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: CR 905 (-80.310283, 25.26263)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.55 L · about $42.23
Round trip
$84.45
20.36 gal · 77.1 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.23 $84.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.79 $93.57
Premium $4.90 $49.84 $99.68
Diesel $4.35 $44.28 $88.57

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Key Largo and Orlando. The current time is 20:30:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.