How far is Orlando, FL from Green Cove Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Green Cove Springs, FL is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
125.84 mi
02h 28m
Flight
102.04 mi
164.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.04 mi
Kilometers
164.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.84 mi
Kilometers
202.52 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Cove Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-18T04:38
Arrive Green Cove Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Ormond-by-the-Sea
FL

Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida

From Orlando
63 mi
01h 14m
To Green Cove Springs
62.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Green Cove Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Green Cove Springs.

  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

    1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 4 East

    974 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs

    1661 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

    97 m · 6 sec · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    847 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Silverleaf Parkway

    32 m · 5 sec · Silverleaf Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    1337 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Orange Avenue

    3197 ft · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Green Cove Springs.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
57 mi · 45%
I 4 East
48.8 mi · 39%
Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
7.26 mi · 6%
Silverleaf Parkway
1.69 mi · 1%
Orange Avenue
0.61 mi
FL 16
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ormond-by-the-Sea
01h 14m from Orlando
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Green Cove Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Green Cove Springs?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Ormond-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Orlando and 62.8 miles from Green Cove Springs.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Green Cove Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Ormond-by-the-Sea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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 Ormond-by-the-Sea.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

15 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

46 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

64 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

65 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Green Cove Springs. Straight-line distance: 102.04 mi (164.21 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
Green Cove Springs

#2 Green Cove Springs

City in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population8,920
Coordinates29.9919100, -81.6781500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Green Cove Springs (-81.67815, 29.99191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.83
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.42 $36.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.41 $40.81
Premium $4.90 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $4.35 $19.31 $38.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Green Cove Springs. The current time is 04:38:08.

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.