How far is Orlando, FL from Poinciana, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Poinciana, FL is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
32.27 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.92 mi
44.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.92 mi
Kilometers
44.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poinciana
Sun, May 24, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Mon, May 25, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-05-24T22:36
Arrive Poinciana
Sun, May 24, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Hunters Creek
FL

Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Poinciana
16.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

    87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 423: John Young Parkway

    1243 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto FL 423: John Young Parkway South

    62 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto John Young Parkway

    14 mi · 21 min · John Young Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on North John Young Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · North John Young Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Orange Blossom Trail

    785 ft · 17 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cypress Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cypress Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cypress Drive

    562 ft · 32 sec · Cypress Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1516 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Divot Lane

    27 m · 4 sec · Divot Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Divot Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Young Parkway
14 mi · 43%
Pleasant Hill Road
8.01 mi · 25%
North John Young Parkway
6.34 mi · 20%
East-West Expressway
1.75 mi · 5%
Cypress Parkway
0.84 mi · 3%
Country Club Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Young Parkway

Turn left onto John Young Parkway

14 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hunters Creek
00h 25m from Orlando
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Poinciana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hunters Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Orlando and 16.1 miles from Poinciana.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Poinciana.

Stop Ideas Near Hunters Creek

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 Hunters Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hunters Creek.

RAIL

Kissimmee

8 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

19 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

27 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

50 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Poinciana. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.93 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
Poinciana

#2 Poinciana

A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.

Population69,439
Coordinates28.1402900, -81.4584100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Poinciana (-81.45841, 28.14029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.48
Premium $4.90 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $4.35 $4.96 $9.92

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Poinciana. The current time is 22:36:40.

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.