How far is Orlando, FL from Seaside, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Seaside, FL is about 400.8 miles (645 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Seaside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Seaside.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 98 West
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Turn right onto County Highway 283
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway 283
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Turn left onto East County Highway 30A
1.9 mi · 4 min · East County Highway 30A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East County Highway 30A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Seaside.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
211 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Seaside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Seaside?
The road trip is about 400.8 miles (645 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.4 miles from Orlando and 200.4 miles from Seaside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.9 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 EST. 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 $54.21 one way or $108.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and Seaside, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Seaside.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Seaside. Straight-line distance: 311.9 mi (501.95 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seaside
Seaside is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3210300, -86.1416100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seaside (-86.14161, 30.32103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $54.21 | $108.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $61.08 | $122.17 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $65.93 | $131.87 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $84.01 | $168.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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