How far is Orlando, FL from Cedar Grove, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Cedar Grove, FL is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.03 mi
06h 45m
Flight
279.45 mi
449.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.45 mi
Kilometers
449.73 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.03 mi
Kilometers
571.37 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Mon, Apr 27, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Orlando
Tue, Apr 28, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-27T16:49
Arrive Cedar Grove
Mon, Apr 27, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:16 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
177.5 mi
03h 22m
To Cedar Grove
177.5 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Cedar Grove.

  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

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21.3 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North East Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North East Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 42%
I 10 West
122 mi · 34%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 5%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 2%
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi · 1%
North East Avenue
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

122 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.7 mi
279.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 22m from Orlando
Leave By
10:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Orlando and Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Orlando and 177.5 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.97 one way or $103.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and Cedar Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Orlando and Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 279.45 mi (449.73 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 Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1710300, -85.6252000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Cedar Grove (-85.6252, 30.17103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.42 L · about $51.97
Round trip
$103.95
25.06 gal · 94.84 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.97 $103.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.59 $115.18
Premium $4.90 $61.35 $122.69
Diesel $4.35 $54.51 $109.01

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 27, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Orlando, FL and Cedar Grove, FL. The current time in Orlando is 16:49:47, although it is 15:49:47 in Cedar Grove.

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.