How far is Orlando, FL from Cross City, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Cross City, FL is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Cross City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Cross City.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Boulevard
21.4 mi · 30 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Avenue
64 m · 9 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Cross City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Merge slight right
48 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Cross City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Cross City?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Orlando and 73.6 miles from Cross City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Cross City.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Cross City. Straight-line distance: 129.89 mi (209.04 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 Cross City
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,741 |
| Coordinates | 29.6346500, -83.1269400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross City (-83.12694, 29.63465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.58 | $45.15 |
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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