How far is Orlando, FL from Midway, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Midway, FL is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.19 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.59 mi
31.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.59 mi
Kilometers
31.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.19 mi
Kilometers
45.37 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 1:03 PM EST
Return by in Orlando
Mon, Nov 9, 1:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-11-09T12:27
Arrive Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 1:03 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goldenrod
FL

Human settlement in United States of America

From Orlando
14.1 mi
00h 18m
To Midway
14.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Anderson Street

    1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

    894 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beach

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Continue on Seminole Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Seminole Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport, Lake Mary Boulevard

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    2246 ft · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sanford Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 25th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 25th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sipes Avenue

    1321 ft · 36 sec · Sipes Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sipes Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Expressway
11.1 mi · 39%
East-West Expressway
6.3 mi · 22%
Central Florida GreeneWay
4.53 mi · 16%
East 25th Street
2.05 mi · 7%
Sanford Avenue
1.66 mi · 6%
FL 417 Toll North
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Seminole Expressway

Continue on Seminole Expressway

11.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldenrod
00h 18m from Orlando
Leave By
7:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny 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 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldenrod is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Orlando and 14.1 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Goldenrod

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldenrod, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Winter Park

6 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

13 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

22 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Midway. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 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
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#2 Midway

Midway is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.7902700, -81.2309000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Midway (-81.2309, 28.79027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.29 $4.29 $8.58
Premium $4.63 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.90 $5.90 $11.80

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Midway. The current time is 12:27:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.