How far is Oviedo, FL from Sanford, FL?
The driving distance from Oviedo, FL to Sanford, FL is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oviedo and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oviedo and Sanford.
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Start on East Broadway Street
541 ft · 18 sec · East Broadway Street
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Continue on East Broadway Street
690 ft · 25 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on W SR 434
1.1 mi · 2 min · W SR 434
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Take the ramp slight right
2558 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Seminole Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92: Sanford
3206 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North, US 92 East: Sanford, Auto Train
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · French Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oviedo and Sanford.
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.
Seminole Expressway
Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
5.62 mi · 00h 06m
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 Oviedo and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oviedo to Sanford?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Winter Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Oviedo and 5.4 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oviedo and Mostly Sunny near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Winter Springs
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 Winter Springs.
Winter Park
Sanford
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oviedo and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 9.84 mi (15.84 km).
#1 Oviedo
A city in Seminole County, Florida.
| Population | 41,652 |
| Coordinates | 28.6700000, -81.2081200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanford
The most populous city in Seminole County, Florida.
| Population | 61,508 |
| Coordinates | 28.8005500, -81.2731200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Avenue (-81.273104, 28.80055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.20 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
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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