How far is Orlando, FL from South Venice, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to South Venice, FL is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and South Venice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and South Venice.
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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
73.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 681: Venice, Osprey
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 By-Pass
3 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto West Baffin Road
1 km · 2 min · West Baffin Road
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Turn right onto Sterling Road
1507 ft · 1 min · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto Hudson Road
51 m · 7 sec · Hudson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and South Venice.
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
73.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near South Venice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to South Venice?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Orlando and 73.9 miles from South Venice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near South Venice.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
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 Mango.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and South Venice. Straight-line distance: 120.87 mi (194.52 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 Venice
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 13,949 |
| Coordinates | 27.0531100, -82.4242600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Venice (-82.42426, 27.05311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
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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