How far is Orlando, FL from Doctor Phillips, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Doctor Phillips, FL is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Doctor Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Doctor Phillips.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Universal
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Adventure Way
1791 ft · 55 sec · Adventure Way
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Turn left onto Hollywood Way
944 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Way
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Turn left onto Turkey Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto The Esplanade
592 ft · 29 sec · The Esplanade
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Turn right onto Villa Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Villa Drive
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Turn right onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 5 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Doctor Phillips.
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.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
7.36 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Doctor Phillips?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Orlando and 5.7 miles from Doctor Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Ridge.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Doctor Phillips. Straight-line distance: 9.21 mi (14.82 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 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doctor Phillips (-81.49229, 28.44945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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