How far is Orlando, FL from Virginia Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Virginia Gardens, FL is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Virginia Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Virginia Gardens.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
214.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
141 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
3243 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 948 West
794 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 36th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 36th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue
873 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 38th Terrace
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Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Virginia Gardens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
215 mi · 03h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Virginia Gardens?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Orlando and 118.4 miles from Virginia Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.72 one way or $69.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Virginia Gardens. Straight-line distance: 199.76 mi (321.49 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 Virginia Gardens
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 25.8103800, -80.3022700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virginia Gardens (-80.30227, 25.81038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
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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