How far is Orlando, FL from Longboat Key, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Longboat Key, FL is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Longboat Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Longboat Key.
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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
73.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi · 9 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on Cortez Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Drive North
1236 ft · 40 sec · Gulf Drive North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gulf Drive South
12 m · 1 sec · Gulf Drive South
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Exit the roundabout onto Gulf Drive South
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gulf Drive South
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Continue on Gulf of Mexico Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf of Mexico Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Longboat Key.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny near Longboat Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Longboat Key?
The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Orlando and 65.7 miles from Longboat Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Longboat Key.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
Lakeland
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Longboat Key. Straight-line distance: 110.22 mi (177.38 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 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longboat Key (-82.65899, 27.41254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.25 | $38.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.72 | $45.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
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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