How far is Orlando, FL from South Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to South Beach, FL is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
114.38 mi
02h 20m
Flight
90.91 mi
146.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.91 mi
Kilometers
146.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.38 mi
Kilometers
184.08 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Tue, Jun 2, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-06-02T10:08
Arrive South Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
57.2 mi
01h 10m
To South Beach
57.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and South Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and South Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Anderson Street

    1578 ft · 57 sec · East Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

    894 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Lake Wales, Vero Beach

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Regional Airport

    67 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    7 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on 19th Place

    3062 ft · 1 min · 19th Place

  18. 18

    Continue on 20th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 20th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard

    2013 ft · 40 sec · Indian River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Causeway Boulevard

    1939 ft · 39 sec · East Causeway Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Regatta Drive

    1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Springline Drive

    1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive

    47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive

    2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Anchor Drive

    137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive

    121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and South Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
58.4 mi · 51%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 22%
East-West Expressway
6.3 mi · 6%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.84 mi · 5%
FL 528 East
1.07 mi · 1%
20th Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
01h 10m from Orlando
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to South Beach?

The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Orlando and 57.2 miles from South Beach.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 90.91 mi (146.31 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
South Beach

#2 South Beach

Census-Designated Place, Florida

Population3,501
Coordinates27.5911500, -80.3442200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.52
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.76 $33.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.90 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $4.35 $17.57 $35.15

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and South Beach. The current time is 10:08:56.

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.