How far is Orlando, FL from Ponce Inlet, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Ponce Inlet, FL is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
63.6 mi
01h 22m
Flight
46.94 mi
75.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.6 mi
Kilometers
102.36 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponce Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T10:03
Arrive Ponce Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Lake Helen
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, US

From Orlando
31.9 mi
00h 41m
To Ponce Inlet
31.8 mi
00h 41m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Ponce Inlet.

  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 right to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange

    2466 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Taylor Road

    1124 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Dunlawton Boulevard

    843 ft · 23 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue

    607 ft · 33 sec · Oceanview Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Montrose Avenue

    85 m · 12 sec · Montrose Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montrose Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
48.8 mi · 77%
Dunlawton Avenue
4.67 mi · 7%
I 95 South
4.28 mi · 7%
South Atlantic Avenue
4.26 mi · 7%
FL 421
0.47 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Helen
00h 41m from Orlando
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Ponce Inlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Ponce Inlet?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 31.9 miles from Orlando and 31.8 miles from Ponce Inlet.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 5.6 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 14.5 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 3.1 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 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 Ponce Inlet. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.54 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
Ponce Inlet

#2 Ponce Inlet

Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population3,335
Coordinates29.0963700, -80.9370000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Ponce Inlet (-80.937, 29.09637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $9.33
Round trip
$18.67
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.33 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.34 $20.68
Premium $4.90 $11.02 $22.03
Diesel $4.35 $9.79 $19.58

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 Ponce Inlet. The current time is 10:03:07.

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.