How far is Orlando, FL from Bithlo, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Bithlo, FL is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
17.86 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.6 mi
26.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.6 mi
Kilometers
26.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.75 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bithlo
Sun, Apr 12, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, Apr 12, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-12T05:48
Arrive Bithlo
Sun, Apr 12, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Alafaya
FL

A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.

From Orlando
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Bithlo
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Bithlo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Anderson Street

    1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

    894 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 50

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Titusville

    885 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Colonial Drive

    5.1 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto County Road 13

    141 m · 17 sec · County Road 13

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Expressway
11.6 mi · 65%
East Colonial Drive
5.1 mi · 29%
FL 50
0.31 mi · 2%
East Anderson Street
0.3 mi · 2%
FL 408 Toll East
0.17 mi · 1%
FL 50 East
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Expressway

Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alafaya
00h 12m from Orlando
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Bithlo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Bithlo?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Alafaya is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Orlando and 8.9 miles from Bithlo.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Bithlo.

Stop Ideas Near Alafaya

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

14 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

17 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

28 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 Bithlo. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 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
Bithlo

#2 Bithlo

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population8,268
Coordinates28.5547200, -81.1064500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Bithlo (-81.10645, 28.55472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.90 $3.08 $6.17
Diesel $4.35 $2.74 $5.48

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Bithlo. The current time is 05:48:02.

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.