How far is Orlando, FL from Midway, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Midway, FL is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Midway.
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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
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
104 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy
2371 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn slight left
100 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Dover Road
32 m · 3 sec · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
2537 ft · 48 sec · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Joyner Road
654 ft · 29 sec · Joyner Road
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Continue on Joyner Road
1135 ft · 50 sec · Joyner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Midway.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orlando and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Midway?
The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Orlando and 133.6 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.61 one way or $73.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orlando and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Midway. Straight-line distance: 229.05 mi (368.62 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 Midway
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,956 |
| Coordinates | 30.4954800, -84.4543500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-84.45435, 30.49548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $36.61 | $73.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $44.23 | $88.45 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $56.63 | $113.25 |
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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