How far is Orlando, FL from Gonzalez, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Gonzalez, FL is about 451.7 miles (727 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 23m 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
451.72 mi
08h 11m
Flight
382.27 mi
615.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
382.27 mi
Kilometers
615.2 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.72 mi
Kilometers
726.98 km
Drive Time
08h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gonzalez
Sun, May 3, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in Orlando
Mon, May 4, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-05-03T07:53
Arrive Gonzalez
Sun, May 3, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 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
7:36 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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
225.7 mi
04h 05m
To Gonzalez
225.9 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,

    800 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard

    1700 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on South Highway 29

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 29

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Tate School Road

    38 m · 10 sec · Tate School Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Palafox Road

    1415 ft · 28 sec · North Palafox Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Chemstrand Road

    1170 ft · 31 sec · Old Chemstrand Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
286 mi · 63%
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 33%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 2%
Pensacola Boulevard
3.91 mi · 1%
South Highway 29
1.01 mi
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

286 mi · 05h 07m

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
08h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.4 mi
382.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
04h 05m from Orlando
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Orlando and Sunny near Gonzalez.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 451.7 miles (727 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.7 miles from Orlando and 225.9 miles from Gonzalez.

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

The direct path is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 $66.12 one way or $132.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Gonzalez. Straight-line distance: 382.27 mi (615.2 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
Gonzalez

#2 Gonzalez

Census designated place

Population13,273
Coordinates30.5815800, -87.2913600
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Gonzalez (-87.29136, 30.58158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 727 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.94 gal
60.34 L · about $66.12
Round trip
$132.24
31.88 gal · 120.68 L
Estimated CO2
141.7 kg one way
Round trip: 283.3 kg / 625 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $66.12 $132.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $73.26 $146.52
Premium $4.90 $78.04 $156.08
Diesel $4.35 $69.34 $138.68

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Orlando, FL and Gonzalez, FL. The current time in Orlando is 07:53:04, although it is 06:53:04 in Gonzalez.

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.