How far is Orlando, FL from Zellwood, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Zellwood, FL is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Zellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Zellwood.
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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
1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 4 East
974 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Apopka
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maitland Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Maitland Boulevard
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Continue on Apopka Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Apopka Expressway
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Continue on John Land Apopka Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · John Land Apopka Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
849 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail
112 m · 15 sec
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Continue on SR 429 Connector Road
1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road
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Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail
3.2 mi · 5 min · Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto Union Street
1537 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jones Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Jones Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jones Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Zellwood.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Partly Sunny near Zellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Zellwood?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Orlando and 12.6 miles from Zellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Zellwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lockhart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockhart.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Zellwood. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.47 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 Zellwood
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 2,817 |
| Coordinates | 28.7311100, -81.6011800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zellwood (-81.60118, 28.73111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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