How far is Orlando, FL from Forest City, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Forest City, FL is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Forest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Forest City.
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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
1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 4 East
974 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry
1520 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left onto FL 436 West: Apopka
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Bear Lake Road
846 ft · 31 sec · Bear Lake Road
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Turn left onto Leota Drive
50 m · 7 sec · Leota Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leota Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Forest City.
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 East
Merge slight left
8.48 mi · 00h 10m
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 Forest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Forest City?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 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?
Eatonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Orlando and 6.5 miles from Forest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 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 $1.91 one way or $3.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Forest City.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatonville.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Forest City. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.59 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 Forest City
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 13,854 |
| Coordinates | 28.6667800, -81.4433400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest City (-81.44334, 28.66678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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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