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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 4 East
974 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
48.6 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palm Coast
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palm Coast Parkway East, Beaches, Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Coast Parkway East
2982 ft · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway East
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Turn left onto Florida Park Drive South
1.9 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive South
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Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway
2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway
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Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive
65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive
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Turn right onto Collingwood Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Collingwood Lane
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.
DeLand
Sanford
Daytona Beach, Florida
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Palm Coast. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.57 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 Palm Coast
A city in Flagler County, Florida.
| Population | 92,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5849700, -81.2078400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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