How far is Orlando, FL from DeBary, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to DeBary, FL is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.09 mi
00h 33m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.98 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeBary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive DeBary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Longwood
FL

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
13 mi
00h 16m
To DeBary
13 mi
00h 16m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 4 East

    974 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92: Sanford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
21 mi · 81%
US 17
0.87 mi · 3%
West Anderson Street
0.22 mi · 1%
South Orange Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

20.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Longwood
00h 16m from Orlando
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near DeBary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Longwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Orlando and 13 miles from DeBary.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Longwood

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

12 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

13 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

20 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

35 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and DeBary. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.94 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
DeBary

#2 DeBary

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population21,572
Coordinates28.8830500, -81.3086800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: DeBary (-81.30868, 28.88305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.63
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.82 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.90 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.35 $4.00 $8.00

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 DeBary. The current time is 00:14:14.

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.