How far is Orlando, FL from Freeport, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Freeport, FL is about 386 miles (621.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
385.99 mi
06h 59m
Flight
316.4 mi
509.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.4 mi
Kilometers
509.19 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.99 mi
Kilometers
621.19 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
192.9 mi
03h 29m
To Freeport
193 mi
03h 29m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

    87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South

    9.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 331 South

  17. 17

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 55%
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 39%
US Highway 331 South
9.92 mi · 3%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 2%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.77 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

211 mi · 03h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
316.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 29m from Orlando
Leave By
10:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 386 miles (621.2 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.9 miles from Orlando and 193 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.50 one way or $112.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and Freeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 316.4 mi (509.19 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
Freeport

#2 Freeport

Location in Florida

Population2,658
Coordinates30.4982500, -86.1360500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Freeport (-86.13605, 30.49825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 621 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.62 gal
51.56 L · about $56.50
Round trip
$112.99
27.24 gal · 103.12 L
Estimated CO2
121 kg one way
Round trip: 242.1 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $56.50 $112.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $62.60 $125.20
Premium $4.90 $66.68 $133.37
Diesel $4.35 $59.25 $118.49

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Orlando, FL and Freeport, FL. The current time in Orlando is 04:55:08, although it is 03:55:08 in Freeport.

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.