How far is Orlando, FL from Hobe Sound, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Hobe Sound, FL is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.17 mi
02h 51m
Flight
127.32 mi
204.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.32 mi
Kilometers
204.9 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.17 mi
Kilometers
236.85 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, May 3, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-05-03T04:51
Arrive Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Orlando
73.7 mi
01h 25m
To Hobe Sound
73.5 mi
01h 25m

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
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Hobe Sound.

  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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    124.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 714: Stuart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Martin Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Martin Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Indian Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Indian Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Southeast Federal Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Bridge Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 85%
Southeast Federal Highway
9.42 mi · 6%
I 4 West
5.9 mi · 4%
Southwest Martin Highway
3.36 mi · 2%
Southeast Indian Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Miami
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 14m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 25m from Orlando
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Orlando and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Hobe Sound?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Orlando and 73.5 miles from Hobe Sound.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Orlando and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Hobe Sound. Straight-line distance: 127.32 mi (204.9 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
Hobe Sound

#2 Hobe Sound

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

Population11,521
Coordinates27.0595000, -80.1364300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Hobe Sound (-80.13643, 27.0595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.85 $47.71
Premium $4.90 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $4.35 $22.58 $45.15

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

There is no time difference between Orlando and Hobe Sound. The current time is 04:51:33.

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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.