How far is Orlando, FL from Palm Coast, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Palm Coast, FL is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.55 mi
01h 36m
Flight
73.05 mi
117.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.05 mi
Kilometers
117.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.55 mi
Kilometers
131.25 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Coast
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive Palm Coast
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Helen
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, US

From Orlando
40.9 mi
00h 48m
To Palm Coast
40.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Palm Coast.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Palm Coast.

  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

    48.6 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Palm Coast

    2252 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Palm Coast Parkway East, Beaches, Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus

    61 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Palm Coast Parkway East

    2982 ft · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Florida Park Drive South

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

    2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Collingwood Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Collingwood Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collingwood Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
48.8 mi · 60%
I 95 North
29.1 mi · 36%
Florida Park Drive South
1.93 mi · 2%
Palm Coast Parkway East
0.6 mi · 1%
Palm Harbor Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
I 95
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Helen
00h 48m from Orlando
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Palm Coast.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Palm Coast?

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Orlando and 40.7 miles from Palm Coast.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Helen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 8 mi away

City of DeLand Utility Billing

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 1.7/5 37 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Daytona Beach Utility Billing

Daytona Beach , FL
301 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Rating 2.6/5 34 reviews Water utility company,City government office
Housing Authority of Daytona Beach
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Housing Authority of Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach , FL
211 N Ridgewood Ave #300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, United States
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.

RAIL

DeLand

12 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

20 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

35 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

44 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Palm Coast. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.57 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
Palm Coast

#2 Palm Coast

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

Population92,350
Coordinates29.5849700, -81.2078400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.89
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.95 $23.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.24 $26.47
Premium $4.90 $14.10 $28.20
Diesel $4.35 $12.53 $25.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Palm Coast. The current time is 08:59:31.

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.