How far is Orlando, FL from Dunedin, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Dunedin, FL is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
107.79 mi
02h 13m
Flight
92.07 mi
148.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.07 mi
Kilometers
148.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.79 mi
Kilometers
173.47 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunedin
Tue, May 5, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Tue, May 5, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-05-05T06:11
Arrive Dunedin
Tue, May 5, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Lakeland
FL

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

From Orlando
53.9 mi
01h 06m
To Dunedin
53.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West South Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northbound Frontage Road

    1 km · 1 min · Northbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 19 North

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Road 580

    2913 ft · 57 sec · State Road 580

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    75 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
82.4 mi · 76%
FL 60
9.3 mi · 9%
I 275 South
5.19 mi · 5%
US Highway 19 North
1.95 mi · 2%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.91 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeland
01h 06m from Orlando
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Sunny near Dunedin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Orlando and 53.9 miles from Dunedin.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Sunny near Dunedin.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeland

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Dunedin. Straight-line distance: 92.07 mi (148.18 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
Dunedin

#2 Dunedin

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Population36,464
Coordinates28.0199000, -82.7732300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Dunedin (-82.77323, 28.0199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.52
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.76 $31.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.46 $34.93
Premium $4.90 $18.60 $37.21
Diesel $4.35 $16.53 $33.06

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Dunedin. The current time is 06:11:12.

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.