How far is Orchid, FL from Fellsmere, FL?

The driving distance from Orchid, FL to Fellsmere, FL is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.12 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.28 mi
18.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.12 mi
Kilometers
22.73 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fellsmere
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Orchid
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orchid
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Fellsmere
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orchid
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sebastian
FL

City in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States

From Orchid
7.1 mi
00h 13m
To Fellsmere
7.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orchid and Fellsmere.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orchid and Fellsmere.

  1. 1

    Start on Indies Drive

    1695 ft · 1 min · Indies Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Place

    992 ft · 37 sec · Grove Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orchid Island Drive

    1477 ft · 1 min · Orchid Island Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 85th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 85th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 90th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 90th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sebastian Boulevard

    1934 ft · 43 sec · Sebastian Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Fellsmere Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Fellsmere Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2792 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orchid and Fellsmere.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
85th Street
4.72 mi · 33%
Fellsmere Road
4.65 mi · 33%
90th Avenue
1.15 mi · 8%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.53 mi · 4%
Sebastian Boulevard
0.37 mi · 3%
Indies Drive
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

85th Street

Continue on 85th Street

4.72 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sebastian
00h 13m from Orchid
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orchid and Sunny near Fellsmere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orchid to Fellsmere?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Sebastian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Orchid and 7.1 miles from Fellsmere.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orchid and Sunny near Fellsmere.

Stop Ideas Near Sebastian

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

101 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

106 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

119 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orchid and Fellsmere. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 km).

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#1 Orchid

Florida

Population455
Coordinates27.7728100, -80.4170000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Fellsmere

#2 Fellsmere

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

Population5,752
Coordinates27.7678100, -80.6014400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Indies Drive (-80.414161, 27.771545)
End: (-80.601473, 27.76781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.90 $2.45 $4.90
Diesel $4.35 $2.18 $4.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Orchid and Fellsmere. The current time is 07:38:48.

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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.