How far is Orlando, FL from Bushnell, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Bushnell, FL is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.59 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.35 mi
72.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.35 mi
Kilometers
72.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.08 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushnell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Bushnell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Minneola
FL

City in Kansas, United States

From Orlando
28.3 mi
00h 36m
To Bushnell
28.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

    87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg

    2551 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    3241 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on McNeill Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Parkway

    2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway

    69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    62 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Noble Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
29.8 mi · 53%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 14%
Central Parkway
6.55 mi · 12%
McNeill Drive
1.2 mi · 2%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.77 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneola
00h 36m from Orlando
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minneola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Orlando and 28.3 miles from Bushnell.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.

Stop Ideas Near Minneola

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 Minneola and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

45 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Bushnell. Straight-line distance: 45.35 mi (72.99 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
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#2 Bushnell

Town in Florida, United States

Population3,229
Coordinates28.6649900, -82.1128600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Bushnell (-82.11286, 28.66499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.19 $18.38
Premium $4.90 $9.79 $19.58
Diesel $4.35 $8.70 $17.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Bushnell. The current time is 04:27:23.

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.