How far is Orlando, FL from Lake Panasoffkee, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Lake Panasoffkee, FL is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 07m.
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 Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Lake Panasoffkee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Lake Panasoffkee.
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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
29.8 mi · 32 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg
2551 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight left
3241 ft · 1 min
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Turn left onto Central Parkway
2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway
69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 527 North
2361 ft · 2 min · County Road 527 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Lake Panasoffkee.
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
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Orlando and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Lake Panasoffkee?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Orlando and 26 miles from Lake Panasoffkee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Lake Panasoffkee. Straight-line distance: 45.92 mi (73.9 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 Lake Panasoffkee
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
| Population | 3,551 |
| Coordinates | 28.7558200, -82.0948100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Panasoffkee (-82.09481, 28.75582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
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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