How far is Orlando, FL from Citrus Hills, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Citrus Hills, FL is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.44 mi
01h 38m
Flight
68.26 mi
109.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.26 mi
Kilometers
109.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.44 mi
Kilometers
124.62 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive Citrus Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Leesburg
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Orlando
38.7 mi
00h 49m
To Citrus Hills
38.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Citrus Hills.

  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 right to continue on FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    15 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Kensington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Kensington Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Reehill Street

    2226 ft · 1 min · East Reehill Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Citrus Hills Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Glassboro Court

    1695 ft · 1 min · East Glassboro Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Glassboro Court

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
42.3 mi · 55%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 11%
South Kensington Avenue
1.37 mi · 2%
FL 44
1.01 mi · 1%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.77 mi · 1%
North Citrus Hills Boulevard
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

42.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
00h 49m from Orlando
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Citrus Hills?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Orlando and 38.7 miles from Citrus Hills.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leesburg

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 Leesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 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 14.3 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 12.5 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 Leesburg.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

15 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

17 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

DeLand

56 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Citrus Hills. Straight-line distance: 68.26 mi (109.85 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
Citrus Hills

#2 Citrus Hills

Census designated place

Population7,470
Coordinates28.8883100, -82.4326000
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Citrus Hills (-82.4326, 28.88831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.65
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.32 $22.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.90 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $4.35 $11.88 $23.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Citrus Hills. The current time is 01:26:41.

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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.