How far is Orlando, FL from Fruitland Park, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Fruitland Park, FL is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Fruitland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Fruitland Park.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19.3 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, Tavares
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: Leesburg
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3059 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1247 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street
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Continue on Citrus Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Miller Street
1118 ft · 34 sec · East Miller Street
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Continue on East Miller Street
38 m · 11 sec · East Miller Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Fruitland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Fruitland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Fruitland Park?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Orlando and 24 miles from Fruitland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Fruitland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
City of Tavares - City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Fruitland Park. Straight-line distance: 38.98 mi (62.73 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 Fruitland Park
City in Lake County, Florida, United States
| Population | 11,011 |
| Coordinates | 28.8613800, -81.9064700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitland Park (-81.90647, 28.86138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
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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