How far is Orlando, FL from Tangerine, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Tangerine, FL is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.31 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.31 mi
Kilometers
45.56 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tangerine
Fri, Nov 6, 10:53 AM EST
Return by in Orlando
Fri, Nov 6, 11:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-11-06T10:14
Arrive Tangerine
Fri, Nov 6, 10:53 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarcona
FL

Clarcona is located in Orange County in the US state of Florida, a census-designated place.

From Orlando
14.2 mi
00h 19m
To Tangerine
14.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 4 East

    974 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Apopka

    697 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland

    3082 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maitland Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Maitland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Apopka Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Apopka Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on John Land Apopka Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · John Land Apopka Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road

    849 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail

    112 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on SR 429 Connector Road

    1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Earlwood Avenue

    1972 ft · 56 sec · Earlwood Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street

    674 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
6.48 mi · 23%
Orange Blossom Trail
6.31 mi · 22%
Maitland Boulevard
4.1 mi · 14%
Apopka Expressway
3.63 mi · 13%
John Land Apopka Expressway
3.06 mi · 11%
Western Beltway
2.79 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

6.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarcona
00h 19m from Orlando
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Orlando and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tangerine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarcona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Orlando and 14.2 miles from Tangerine.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Orlando and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tangerine.

Stop Ideas Near Clarcona

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarcona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarcona.

RAIL

Winter Park

14 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

30 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Tangerine. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 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 Tangerine

Tangerine is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.7649900, -81.6306300
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Tangerine (-81.63063, 28.76499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.67
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $3.84 $7.67
Mid-grade $4.31 $4.31 $8.62
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.30
Diesel $5.96 $5.96 $11.92

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Tangerine. The current time is 10:14:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.