How far is Orlando, FL from Lely, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Lely, FL is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Lely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Lely.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
38.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
688 ft · 21 sec · Dickhaut Street
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Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mills Avenue
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
1250 ft · 26 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Continue on East Oak Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto Hog Bay Avenue
36.3 mi · 46 min · Hog Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2103 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn slight left
127 m · 26 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
856 ft · 19 sec · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard
113 m · 16 sec · Forest Hills Boulevard
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Turn left
54 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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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 Lely.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street Southwest
Continue straight
38.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Lely?
The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Orlando and 96.4 miles from Lely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely.
Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.
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Port Charlotte, Florida
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Lely. Straight-line distance: 169.78 mi (273.24 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 Lely
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 3,451 |
| Coordinates | 26.1006500, -81.7284200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely (-81.72842, 26.10065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.67 | $59.33 |
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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