How far is Orlando, FL from Howey-in-the-Hills, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Howey-in-the-Hills, FL is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Howey-in-the-Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Howey-in-the-Hills.
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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
19.3 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, Tavares
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 South, FL 19 South: Howey-in-the-Hills, Clermont, Groveland
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
1260 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto East Cedar Street
41 m · 6 sec · East Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Howey-in-the-Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Howey-in-the-Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Howey-in-the-Hills?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Orlando and 18.5 miles from Howey-in-the-Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Howey-in-the-Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Howey-in-the-Hills. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.3 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 Howey-in-the-Hills
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 28.7169400, -81.7734100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howey-in-the-Hills (-81.77341, 28.71694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
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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