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

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Palm Shores, FL is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
62.77 mi
01h 16m
Flight
50.48 mi
81.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.48 mi
Kilometers
81.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.77 mi
Kilometers
101.02 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-18T20:39
Arrive Palm Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

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
Christmas
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida, United States

From Orlando
31.4 mi
00h 38m
To Palm Shores
31.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach

    3134 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pineda Causeway

    3 mi · 5 min · Pineda Causeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    47 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left

    823 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 40%
I 95 South
16.6 mi · 26%
East-West Expressway
6.3 mi · 10%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.84 mi · 9%
Pineda Causeway
2.99 mi · 5%
FL 528 East
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Beachline Expressway

Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

25.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christmas
00h 38m from Orlando
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Palm Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 31.4 miles from Orlando and 31.4 miles from Palm Shores.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Christmas

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

33 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

47 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Palm Shores. Straight-line distance: 50.48 mi (81.24 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 Shores

#2 Palm Shores

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population1,157
Coordinates28.1844600, -80.6528300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Palm Shores (-80.65283, 28.18446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $9.17
Round trip
$18.33
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.17 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.31
Premium $4.90 $10.82 $21.64
Diesel $4.35 $9.61 $19.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Palm Shores. The current time is 20:39:41.

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.