How far is Orlando, FL from Ridge Manor, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Ridge Manor, FL is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
52.45 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.08 mi
77.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.45 mi
Kilometers
84.41 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridge Manor
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Ridge Manor
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Clermont
FL

A city in Lake County, Florida.

From Orlando
26.2 mi
00h 37m
To Ridge Manor
26.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Ridge Manor.

  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

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden

    121 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 50 West: Clermont

    1749 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Colonial Drive

    6.7 mi · 11 min · West Colonial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    28.8 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Treiman Boulevard

    59 m · 9 sec · Treiman Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Treiman Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colonial Drive
35.5 mi · 68%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 16%
Florida's Turnpike
6.19 mi · 12%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.77 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike North
0.61 mi · 1%
FL 50 West
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Colonial Drive

Continue straight

28.8 mi · 00h 42m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clermont
00h 37m from Orlando
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orlando and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridge Manor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Ridge Manor?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Clermont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Orlando and 26.3 miles from Ridge Manor.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orlando and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridge Manor.

Stop Ideas Near Clermont

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

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

38 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

41 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

44 mi away
601 North Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

45 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Ridge Manor. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.37 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
Ridge Manor

#2 Ridge Manor

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,513
Coordinates28.5075000, -82.1703600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Ridge Manor (-82.17036, 28.5075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.90 $9.06 $18.12
Diesel $4.35 $8.05 $16.10

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Ridge Manor. The current time is 19:17:23.

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.