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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South, US 92 West, US 441 South: Orange Blossom Trail
2465 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto South Orange Blossom Trail
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn left onto Chancery Lane
1848 ft · 1 min · Chancery Lane
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Turn left onto Jordan Avenue
1753 ft · 50 sec · Jordan Avenue
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Turn right onto Brockbank Drive
634 ft · 28 sec · Brockbank Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holden Heights.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Sky Lake. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.1 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 Sky Lake
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 6,153 |
| Coordinates | 28.4572300, -81.3914600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sky Lake (-81.39146, 28.45723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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