How far is Orlando, FL from Altamonte Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
10.86 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.53 mi
13.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.53 mi
Kilometers
13.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.48 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamonte Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-17T11:31
Arrive Altamonte Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
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
Eatonville
FL

Town of the United States

From Orlando
5.5 mi
00h 07m
To Altamonte Springs
5.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
90°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Altamonte Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Altamonte Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 4 East

    974 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry

    1904 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Altamonte Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Altamonte Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maitland Avenue

    817 ft · 24 sec · Maitland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Orienta Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Orienta Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orienta Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Altamonte Springs.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
8.67 mi · 80%
East Altamonte Drive
1.32 mi · 12%
FL 436
0.36 mi · 3%
West Anderson Street
0.22 mi · 2%
Maitland Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
South Orange Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

8.48 mi · 00h 10m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonville
00h 07m from Orlando
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Orlando and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Altamonte Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Altamonte Springs?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Eatonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Orlando and 5.4 miles from Altamonte Springs.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Orlando and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Altamonte Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eatonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatonville.

RAIL

Winter Park

3 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

10 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

23 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

36 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Altamonte Springs. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.72 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Altamonte Springs

#2 Altamonte Springs

A city in Seminole County, Florida.

Population43,799
Coordinates28.6611100, -81.3656200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Altamonte Springs (-81.36562, 28.66111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.15
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.58 $3.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.49
Premium $4.90 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $4.35 $1.65 $3.31

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Altamonte Springs. The current time is 11:31:58.

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.