How far is Orlando, FL from Stuart, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Stuart, FL is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
134.4 mi
02h 37m
Flight
115.39 mi
185.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.39 mi
Kilometers
185.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.4 mi
Kilometers
216.3 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Orlando
67.3 mi
01h 18m
To Stuart
67.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Stuart.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West South Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    2973 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Federal Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Federal Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Roosevelt Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Federal Highway

    619 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Federal Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest Joan Jefferson Way

    571 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Joan Jefferson Way

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue

    45 m · 26 sec · Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue

    43 m · 8 sec · Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southwest Flagler Avenue

    913 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Flagler Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Colorado Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Colorado Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Colorado Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Colorado Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South Colorado Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
116 mi · 86%
I 4 West
5.9 mi · 4%
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.31 mi · 2%
Northwest Federal Highway
2.36 mi · 2%
Federal Highway
1.45 mi · 1%
Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 18m from Orlando
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny near Stuart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Stuart?

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Orlando and 67.1 miles from Stuart.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.66 one way or $39.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Stuart.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 115.39 mi (185.71 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
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#2 Stuart

City in Florida

Population16,652
Coordinates27.1975500, -80.2528300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Stuart (-80.25283, 27.19755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $19.66
Round trip
$39.32
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.66 $39.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.79 $43.57
Premium $4.90 $23.21 $46.41
Diesel $4.35 $20.62 $41.24

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Stuart. The current time is 04:09:47.

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.