How far is Orlando, FL from Port Saint Joe, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Port Saint Joe, FL is about 319.4 miles (514 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.38 mi
06h 50m
Flight
252.52 mi
406.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.52 mi
Kilometers
406.39 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.38 mi
Kilometers
514 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Joe
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Port Saint Joe
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Orlando
159.7 mi
03h 25m
To Port Saint Joe
159.7 mi
03h 25m

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
Port Saint Joe Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Saturday
Using Wewahitchka as the closest live forecast in the Gulf County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Port Saint Joe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Port Saint Joe.

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    32.6 mi · 50 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Avenue E

  22. 22

    Continue on Monument Avenue

    2008 ft · 53 sec · Monument Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

    86 m · 12 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

    60 m · 11 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Port Saint Joe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
67.2 mi · 21%
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 21%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 17%
Sopchoppy Highway
49.7 mi · 16%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 15%
Avenue E
22.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

66.5 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
252.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
03h 25m from Orlando
Leave By
10:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Joe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Port Saint Joe?

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Orlando and 159.7 miles from Port Saint Joe.

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

The direct path is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.75 one way or $93.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Joe.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Port Saint Joe. Straight-line distance: 252.52 mi (406.39 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
Port Saint Joe

#2 Port Saint Joe

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates29.8118800, -85.3029700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Port Saint Joe (-85.30297, 29.81188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.66 L · about $46.75
Round trip
$93.50
22.54 gal · 85.32 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.75 $93.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.80 $103.59
Premium $4.90 $55.18 $110.36
Diesel $4.35 $49.02 $98.05

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 Port Saint Joe. The current time is 20:22:36.

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.