How far is Orlando, FL from Sky Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Sky Lake, FL is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.83 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.65 mi
9.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.65 mi
Kilometers
9.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.83 mi
Kilometers
10.99 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sky Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Sky Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Holden Heights
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Orlando
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Sky Lake
3.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Sky Lake.

  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

    146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West South Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South, US 92 West, US 441 South: Orange Blossom Trail

    2465 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Chancery Lane

    1848 ft · 1 min · Chancery Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jordan Avenue

    1753 ft · 50 sec · Jordan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brockbank Drive

    634 ft · 28 sec · Brockbank Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brockbank Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
191.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Orange Blossom Trail
3.12 mi · 46%
I 4 West
1.95 mi · 29%
US 17 South
0.47 mi · 7%
Chancery Lane
0.35 mi · 5%
Jordan Avenue
0.33 mi · 5%
West South Street
0.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Orange Blossom Trail

Turn straight onto South Orange Blossom Trail

3.12 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden Heights
00h 06m from Orlando
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Sky Lake?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holden Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Orlando and 3.4 miles from Sky Lake.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $1.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Holden Heights

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 Holden Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 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 2.7 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holden Heights.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

3 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

12 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

23 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

36 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Sky Lake. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.1 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
Sky Lake

#2 Sky Lake

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population6,153
Coordinates28.4572300, -81.3914600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Sky Lake (-81.39146, 28.45723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$1.99
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.00 $1.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.10 $2.21
Premium $4.90 $1.18 $2.35
Diesel $4.35 $1.04 $2.09

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 Sky Lake. The current time is 06:50:27.

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.