How far is Orlando, FL from Heathrow, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Heathrow, FL is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.24 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.55 mi
25.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.55 mi
Kilometers
25.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.75 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heathrow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Heathrow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Altamonte Springs
FL

A city in Seminole County, Florida.

From Orlando
8.6 mi
00h 11m
To Heathrow
8.6 mi
00h 11m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Mary, Heathrow

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Lake Mary Boulevard

    3126 ft · 1 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Heathrow Boulevard

    2454 ft · 2 min · Heathrow Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Heathrow Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
15.2 mi · 88%
Lake Mary
0.64 mi · 4%
West Lake Mary Boulevard
0.59 mi · 3%
Heathrow Boulevard
0.46 mi · 3%
West Anderson Street
0.22 mi · 1%
South Orange Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamonte Springs
00h 11m from Orlando
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Heathrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Altamonte Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Orlando and 8.6 miles from Heathrow.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Altamonte Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Altamonte Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altamonte Springs.

RAIL

Winter Park

7 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

18 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

40 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Heathrow. Straight-line distance: 15.55 mi (25.03 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
Heathrow

#2 Heathrow

Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida

Population5,896
Coordinates28.7633300, -81.3722500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Heathrow (-81.37225, 28.76333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.06
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.53 $5.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.80 $5.61
Premium $4.90 $2.99 $5.97
Diesel $4.35 $2.65 $5.31

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 Heathrow. The current time is 06:18:45.

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.