How far is Pasadena Hills, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Pasadena Hills, FL to Orlando, FL is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena Hills and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena Hills and Orlando.
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Start on Cullen Smith Road
1454 ft · 2 min · Cullen Smith Road
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Turn left onto Fairview Heights Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairview Heights Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort King Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fort King Road
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Continue on Fort King Road
2881 ft · 1 min · Fort King Road
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Turn left onto Eiland Boulevard
996 ft · 22 sec · Eiland Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 54
6.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 54
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Turn straight onto US Highway 98 North
14.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Take the ramp slight left
2066 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
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Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasadena Hills and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 98 North
Merge slight left
29 mi · 00h 32m
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 Pasadena Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasadena Hills to Orlando?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Pasadena Hills and 33.9 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pasadena Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena Hills and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 54.38 mi (87.51 km).
#1 Pasadena Hills
This Pasco County community is situated in a a suburban area of west-central Florida.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.2800100, -82.2243800 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $12.73 | $25.45 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
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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