How far is Orlando, FL from Williston Highlands, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Williston Highlands, FL is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Williston Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Williston Highlands.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
19 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 30 Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Northeast 30 Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Levy Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 140th Avenue
3163 ft · 2 min · Northeast 140th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
784 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Williston Highlands.
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
42.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Williston Highlands?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Orlando and 53.3 miles from Williston Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Williston Highlands. Straight-line distance: 89.5 mi (144.04 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 Williston Highlands
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 29.3405200, -82.5415000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston Highlands (-82.5415, 29.34052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
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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