How far is Orlando, FL from Gifford, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Gifford, FL is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
104.02 mi
02h 04m
Flight
83.97 mi
135.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.97 mi
Kilometers
135.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.02 mi
Kilometers
167.41 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gifford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Gifford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Orlando
52.1 mi
01h 02m
To Gifford
51.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Anderson Street

    1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

    894 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian

    2021 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fellsmere Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sebastian Boulevard

    1866 ft · 40 sec · Sebastian Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 90th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 90th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 85th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 85th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    152 m · 12 sec · 45th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Dixie Highway

    37 m · 3 sec · Old Dixie Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
49.2 mi · 47%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 24%
East-West Expressway
6.3 mi · 6%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.84 mi · 6%
85th Street
5.66 mi · 5%
Fellsmere Road
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

48.4 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
01h 02m from Orlando
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny near Gifford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Orlando and 51.9 miles from Gifford.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Gifford.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Gifford. Straight-line distance: 83.97 mi (135.13 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
Gifford

#2 Gifford

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population9,590
Coordinates27.6753100, -80.4092200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Gifford (-80.40922, 27.67531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.87 $33.73
Premium $4.90 $17.97 $35.94
Diesel $4.35 $15.96 $31.93

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 Gifford. The current time is 22:40:18.

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.