How far is Orlando, FL from Gandy, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Gandy, FL is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
96.65 mi
01h 54m
Flight
88.4 mi
142.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.4 mi
Kilometers
142.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.65 mi
Kilometers
155.54 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gandy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Gandy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Orlando
48.3 mi
00h 57m
To Gandy
48.3 mi
00h 57m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    2296 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Gandy Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Gandy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto San Fernando Drive Northeast

    589 ft · 20 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
80.6 mi · 83%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
9.03 mi · 9%
West Gandy Boulevard
5.15 mi · 5%
FL 618 Toll
0.66 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.65 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

80.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
00h 57m from Orlando
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Gandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Orlando and 48.3 miles from Gandy.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Gandy. Straight-line distance: 88.4 mi (142.26 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
Gandy

#2 Gandy

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,031
Coordinates27.8685000, -82.6161200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Gandy (-82.61612, 27.8685)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.29
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.14 $28.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.67 $31.34
Premium $4.90 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $4.35 $14.83 $29.67

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

There is no time difference between Orlando and Gandy. The current time is 05:05:04.

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.