How far is Orlando, FL from Hudson, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Hudson, FL is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.7 mi
02h 10m
Flight
80.73 mi
129.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.73 mi
Kilometers
129.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.7 mi
Kilometers
147.57 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 11:33 AM EST
Return by in Orlando
Sun, Nov 8, 1:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-11-08T09:22
Arrive Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 11:33 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Webster
FL

United States city in Florida

From Orlando
45.8 mi
01h 05m
To Hudson
45.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

    87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden

    121 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 50 West: Clermont

    1749 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Colonial Drive

    6.7 mi · 11 min · West Colonial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    41.5 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    1483 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mobley Road

    960 ft · 26 sec · Mobley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cortez Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Commercial Way

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Commercial Way

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 19

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hudson Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Hudson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colonial Drive
48.2 mi · 53%
Cortez Boulevard
12.9 mi · 14%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 9%
Commercial Way
7.27 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
6.19 mi · 7%
US Highway 19
5.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Colonial Drive

Continue straight

41.5 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster
01h 05m from Orlando
Leave By
2:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Orlando and 45.9 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Webster

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

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

29 mi away
601 North Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

30 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

38 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
RAIL

Lakeland

63 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.93 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
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#2 Hudson

Hudson is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.3644500, -82.6934300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Hudson (-82.69343, 28.36445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.43
Round trip
$24.85
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $12.43 $24.85
Mid-grade $4.32 $14.01 $28.01
Premium $4.66 $15.10 $30.21
Diesel $5.92 $19.19 $38.38

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Hudson. The current time is 09:22:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.