How far is Orlando, FL from Laguna Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Laguna Beach, FL is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
375.66 mi
07h 12m
Flight
297.75 mi
479.19 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Orlando.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.75 mi
Kilometers
479.19 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.66 mi
Kilometers
604.56 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 7:16 PM CST
Return by in Orlando
Sat, Nov 7, 3:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-11-06T13:04
Arrive Laguna Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 8:16 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM CST

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

Leave by
9:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
187.8 mi
03h 36m
To Laguna Beach
187.8 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Laguna Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Today
Using Upper Grand Lagoon as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Laguna Beach.

  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

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    44.1 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 77

    8 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway

    40 m · 6 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Connector Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Toledo Place

    2054 ft · 1 min · West Toledo Place

  30. 30

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 40%
I 10 West
122 mi · 33%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 5%
Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 2%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 2%
Highway 77
7.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

122 mi · 02h 11m

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
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.9 mi
297.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 36m from Orlando
Leave By
9:36 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Laguna Beach?

The road trip is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.8 miles from Orlando and 187.8 miles from Laguna Beach.

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

The direct path is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 EST. 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 $50.84 one way or $101.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and Laguna Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Beach.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Laguna Beach. Straight-line distance: 297.75 mi (479.19 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.2396500, -85.9241000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Laguna Beach (-85.9241, 30.23965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.26 gal
50.18 L · about $50.84
Round trip
$101.68
26.52 gal · 100.36 L
Estimated CO2
117.8 kg one way
Round trip: 235.7 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $50.84 $101.68
Mid-grade $4.32 $57.28 $114.57
Premium $4.66 $61.83 $123.66
Diesel $5.94 $78.78 $157.56

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Orlando, FL and Laguna Beach, FL. The current time in Orlando is 13:04:19, although it is 12:04:19 in Laguna Beach.

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.