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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
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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.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto East Anderson Street
1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
894 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
11.6 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Titusville
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Colonial Drive
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Drive
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Turn sharp left onto County Road 13
141 m · 17 sec · County Road 13
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · 5th Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alafaya.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Bithlo. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bithlo
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 8,268 |
| Coordinates | 28.5547200, -81.1064500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bithlo (-81.10645, 28.55472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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