How far is Orlando, FL from Islamorada, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Islamorada, FL is about 311.9 miles (502 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.93 mi
06h 07m
Flight
253.97 mi
408.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.97 mi
Kilometers
408.73 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.93 mi
Kilometers
502.01 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islamorada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Islamorada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Orlando
156.3 mi
03h 03m
To Islamorada
155.7 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    25.8 mi · 43 min · Overseas Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
212 mi · 68%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 15%
Overseas Highway
25.8 mi · 8%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 6%
I 4 West
5.9 mi · 2%
Miami
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
03h 03m from Orlando
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Islamorada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.9 miles (502 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Orlando and 155.7 miles from Islamorada.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.67 one way or $91.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Islamorada. Straight-line distance: 253.97 mi (408.73 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
Islamorada

#2 Islamorada

Municipality in Florida

Population7,131
Coordinates24.9243000, -80.6278400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Islamorada (-80.62784, 24.9243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.67 L · about $45.67
Round trip
$91.34
22.02 gal · 83.34 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.67 $91.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.60 $101.20
Premium $4.90 $53.90 $107.81
Diesel $4.35 $47.89 $95.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Islamorada. The current time is 06:21:29.

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.