How far is Orlando, FL from Lake Hamilton, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Lake Hamilton, FL is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.17 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.33 mi
60.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.17 mi
Kilometers
69.48 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Lake Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
21.6 mi
00h 29m
To Lake Hamilton
21.6 mi
00h 29m

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
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Lake Hamilton.

  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

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont

    2503 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2264 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1202 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2601 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    26 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
28 mi · 65%
US 27
10.4 mi · 24%
West Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.18 mi
Boone Avenue
0.12 mi
West Anderson Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
00h 29m from Orlando
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny near Lake Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Lake Hamilton?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Orlando and 21.6 miles from Lake Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Lake Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Lake Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 37.33 mi (60.07 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
Lake Hamilton

#2 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population1,542
Coordinates28.0444600, -81.6278500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Lake Hamilton (-81.62785, 28.04446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.61
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.30 $12.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.97
Premium $4.90 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $4.35 $6.61 $13.22

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 Lake Hamilton. The current time is 07:52:58.

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.