How far is Palm Coast, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Coast, FL to Orlando, FL is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
82.36 mi
01h 20m
Flight
73.05 mi
117.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.05 mi
Kilometers
117.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.36 mi
Kilometers
132.55 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Coast
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Coast
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Coast
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
Lake Helen
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, US

From Palm Coast
41.1 mi
00h 40m
To Orlando
41.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Coast and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Collingwood Lane

    19 m · 8 sec · Collingwood Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

    2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florida Park Drive North

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palm Coast Parkway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Palm Coast Parkway West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    3192 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando

    156 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    3039 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street

    1355 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Anderson Street

    1261 ft · 45 sec · West Anderson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
49 mi · 60%
I 95 South
27.2 mi · 33%
Florida Park Drive North
1.84 mi · 2%
I 4
1.62 mi · 2%
Palm Coast Parkway West
0.93 mi · 1%
Palm Harbor Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Continue straight

36.6 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Helen
00h 40m from Palm Coast
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Coast and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Coast to Orlando?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Palm Coast and 41.2 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Coast and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Helen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 8.1 mi away

City of DeLand Utility Billing

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 1.7/5 37 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Daytona Beach Utility Billing

Daytona Beach , FL
301 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Rating 2.6/5 34 reviews Water utility company,City government office
Housing Authority of Daytona Beach
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Housing Authority of Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach , FL
211 N Ridgewood Ave #300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, United States
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.

RAIL

DeLand

12 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

20 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

35 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

44 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Coast and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.57 km).

Palm Coast

#1 Palm Coast

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

Population92,350
Coordinates29.5849700, -81.2078400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Collingwood Lane (-81.207878, 29.585056)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.14
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.07 $24.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.37 $26.75
Premium $4.90 $14.25 $28.49
Diesel $4.35 $12.66 $25.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Coast and Orlando. The current time is 19:30:07.

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.