How far is Orlando, FL from Mims, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Mims, FL is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Mims.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Mims.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto East Anderson Street
1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
894 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
11.6 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Titusville
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Colonial Drive
16.1 mi · 22 min · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on Cheney Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1328 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46: Sanford, Mims
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
88 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
84 m · 14 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 Mims.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Colonial Drive
Merge slight left onto East Colonial Drive
16.1 mi · 00h 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 Mostly Sunny near Mims.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Mims?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Christmas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Orlando and 21.8 miles from Mims.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Mims.
Stop Ideas Near Christmas
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 Christmas.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Mims. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.05 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 Mims
Census designated place
| Population | 7,058 |
| Coordinates | 28.6652700, -80.8447800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mims (-80.84478, 28.66527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
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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