How far is Orlando, FL from Eustis, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Eustis, FL is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
37.36 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.57 mi
45.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.57 mi
Kilometers
45.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.36 mi
Kilometers
60.12 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eustis
Fri, Apr 24, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Fri, Apr 24, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-24T14:22
Arrive Eustis
Fri, Apr 24, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
South Apopka
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Orlando
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Eustis
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Apopka

    697 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland

    3082 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maitland Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Maitland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Apopka Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Apopka Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on John Land Apopka Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · John Land Apopka Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road

    849 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail

    112 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on SR 429 Connector Road

    1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    950 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Bay Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bay Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Paul Brown Parkway

    1073 ft · 26 sec · Paul Brown Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Grove Street

    2121 ft · 1 min · South Grove Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Orange Avenue

    564 ft · 11 sec · East Orange Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Orange Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Blossom Trail
13.6 mi · 36%
I 4 East
6.48 mi · 17%
Maitland Boulevard
4.1 mi · 11%
Apopka Expressway
3.63 mi · 10%
John Land Apopka Expressway
3.06 mi · 8%
Western Beltway
2.79 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Orange Blossom Trail

Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Apopka
00h 26m from Orlando
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Sunny near Eustis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

South Apopka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Orlando and 18.6 miles from Eustis.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Apopka

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 South Apopka and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Apopka.

RAIL

Winter Park

17 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

20 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

27 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

42 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Eustis. Straight-line distance: 28.57 mi (45.98 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
Eustis

#2 Eustis

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population21,328
Coordinates28.8527700, -81.6853500
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Eustis (-81.68535, 28.85277)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $4.90 $6.46 $12.93
Diesel $4.35 $5.74 $11.48

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Eustis. The current time is 14:22:02.

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.