How far is Orlando, FL from South Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to South Bay, FL is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and South Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and South Bay.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
2275 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
1912 ft · 55 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Avenue
1915 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Everglades Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
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Turn slight left onto North State Market Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Market Road
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Turn left onto Belle Glade Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Turn left
24 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and South Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near South Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to South Bay?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Orlando and 78.6 miles from South Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near South Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and South Bay. Straight-line distance: 135.72 mi (218.42 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 South Bay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 26.6639600, -80.7161700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bay (-80.71617, 26.66396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $23.06 | $46.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.55 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
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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