How far is Orlando, FL from Venice, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Venice, FL is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.39 mi
02h 47m
Flight
119.14 mi
191.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.14 mi
Kilometers
191.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.39 mi
Kilometers
232.38 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venice
Fri, May 15, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Fri, May 15, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-05-15T01:04
Arrive Venice
Fri, May 15, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Seffner
FL

Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
72.3 mi
01h 23m
To Venice
72.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
Venice Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Friday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 681: Venice, Osprey

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tamiami Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Venice Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Venice Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Armada Road North

    37 m · 11 sec · Armada Road North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Venice Avenue

    963 ft · 27 sec · West Venice Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Venice Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
73.6 mi · 51%
I 75 South
61.8 mi · 43%
FL 681
3.9 mi · 3%
Tamiami Trail
3.3 mi · 2%
West Venice Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
I 75
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seffner
01h 23m from Orlando
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Venice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Seffner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Orlando and 72.1 miles from Venice.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Venice.

Stop Ideas Near Seffner

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Venice. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.74 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
Venice

#2 Venice

City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population24,634
Coordinates27.0997800, -82.4542600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Venice (-82.45426, 27.09978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.31
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.15 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.44 $46.88
Premium $4.90 $24.97 $49.94
Diesel $4.35 $22.18 $44.37

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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There is no time difference between Orlando and Venice. The current time is 01:04:58.

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.