How far is Orlando, FL from Pierson, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Pierson, FL is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.4 mi
01h 16m
Flight
48.72 mi
78.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.72 mi
Kilometers
78.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.4 mi
Kilometers
92.37 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 Pierson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Pierson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM 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
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Deltona
FL

A city in Volusia County, Florida.

From Orlando
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Pierson
28.6 mi
00h 38m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Pierson.

  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

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park

    137 m · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Woodland Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Taylor Road

    2066 ft · 41 sec · West Taylor Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Road 15a

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a

  13. 13

    Continue on South Spring Garden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Spring Garden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North US Highway 17

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North US Highway 17

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 2nd Avenue

    902 ft · 46 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fountain Drive North

    14 m · 2 sec · Fountain Drive North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fountain Drive North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
30.7 mi · 54%
North US Highway 17
14 mi · 24%
South Spring Garden Avenue
5.14 mi · 9%
FL 472 West
3.01 mi · 5%
South Woodland Boulevard
1.55 mi · 3%
South State Road 15a
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

30.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deltona
00h 38m from Orlando
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Pierson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Pierson?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 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?

Deltona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Orlando and 28.6 miles from Pierson.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deltona

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 Deltona 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
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Lake Mary City Hall

Lake Mary , FL
100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Deltona City Hall

Deltona , FL
2345 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Rating 3.9/5 13 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deltona.

RAIL

Sanford

11 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

16 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

43 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Pierson. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.41 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
Pierson

#2 Pierson

City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,910
Coordinates29.2394200, -81.4656300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Pierson (-81.46563, 29.23942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.84
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.42 $16.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.33 $18.66
Premium $4.90 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $4.35 $8.83 $17.66

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 Pierson. The current time is 00:35:24.

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.