How far is Orlando, FL from South Highpoint, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to South Highpoint, FL is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and South Highpoint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and South Highpoint.
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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
82.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ulmerton Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ulmerton Road
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
783 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway
3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto 58th Street North
104 m · 13 sec · 58th Street North
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Turn right onto Hospic Circle
79 m · 11 sec · Hospic Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hospic Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and South Highpoint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Orlando and Mostly Clear near South Highpoint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to South Highpoint?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Orlando and 50.8 miles from South Highpoint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Orlando and Mostly Clear near South Highpoint.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia
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 Gibsonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and South Highpoint. Straight-line distance: 91.84 mi (147.8 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 Highpoint
Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida
| Population | 5,195 |
| Coordinates | 27.9169700, -82.7128800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Highpoint (-82.71288, 27.91697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.45 | $32.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
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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