How far is Orlando, FL from Horizon West, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Horizon West, FL is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Horizon West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Horizon West.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden
1276 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Schofield Road
2046 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Schofield Road
2261 ft · 52 sec · Schofield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avalon Road
2723 ft · 48 sec · Avalon Road
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Turn left onto Phil Ritson Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Phil Ritson Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Summerlake Groves Street
2763 ft · 1 min · Summerlake Groves Street
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Turn left onto Winter Stay Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Winter Stay Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winter Stay Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Horizon West.
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.
Western Beltway
Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
8.52 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Horizon West?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Ocoee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Orlando and 11.9 miles from Horizon West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
Stop Ideas Near Ocoee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocoee.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Horizon West. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.48 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horizon West
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 14,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.4338300, -81.6227000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Horizon West (-81.6227, 28.43383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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