How far is Orlando, FL from Orange City, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Orange City, FL is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.85 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.78 mi
46.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.85 mi
Kilometers
52.86 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Orange City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Heathrow
FL

Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida

From Orlando
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Orange City
16.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Orange City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Orange City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 4 East

    974 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.9 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Orange City

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Saxon Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Enterprise Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Enterprise Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Volusia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Volusia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Graves Avenue

    100 m · 12 sec · East Graves Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Graves Avenue

    99 m · 13 sec · East Graves Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Graves Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
28.4 mi · 86%
Volusia Avenue
1.75 mi · 5%
Saxon Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4%
Enterprise Road
0.95 mi · 3%
West Anderson Street
0.22 mi · 1%
East Graves Avenue
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heathrow
00h 21m from Orlando
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny near Orange City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Orange City?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Heathrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Orlando and 16.4 miles from Orange City.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Orange City.

Stop Ideas Near Heathrow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Heathrow, 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 Heathrow.

RAIL

Sanford

10 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

19 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

26 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

28 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Orange City. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 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 Orange City

City in Western Iowa

Population12,335
Coordinates28.9488800, -81.2986700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Orange City (-81.29867, 28.94888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.62
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.81 $9.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.66
Premium $4.90 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $4.35 $5.05 $10.09

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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There is no time difference between Orlando and Orange City. The current time is 22:55:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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