How far is Pierson, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Pierson, FL to Orlando, FL is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.47 mi
01h 07m
Flight
48.72 mi
78.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.72 mi
Kilometers
78.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.47 mi
Kilometers
92.49 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Pierson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierson
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierson
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
Deltona
FL

A city in Volusia County, Florida.

From Pierson
28.7 mi
00h 33m
To Orlando
28.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
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 Pierson and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierson and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Fountain Drive North

    14 m · 5 sec · Fountain Drive North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    902 ft · 42 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Spring Garden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Spring Garden Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Road 15a

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a

  9. 9

    Continue on West Taylor Road

    1672 ft · 32 sec · West Taylor Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Woodland Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2699 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street

    1355 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Anderson Street

    1261 ft · 45 sec · West Anderson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierson 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
30.7 mi · 53%
Center Street
10.1 mi · 18%
North Spring Garden Avenue
5.11 mi · 9%
South Woodland Boulevard
4.63 mi · 8%
North US Highway 17
3.9 mi · 7%
South State Road 15a
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deltona
00h 33m from Pierson
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pierson 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 Pierson to Orlando?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Deltona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Pierson and 28.8 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deltona

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 Deltona and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 8.2 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
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City of Lake Mary City Hall

Lake Mary , FL
100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Deltona City Hall

Deltona , FL
2345 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Rating 3.9/5 13 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deltona.

RAIL

Sanford

11 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

16 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

43 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierson and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.41 km).

Pierson

#1 Pierson

City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,910
Coordinates29.2394200, -81.4656300
Altitude24
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: South Hart Street (-81.465614, 29.239428)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.84
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.42 $16.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.33 $18.66
Premium $4.90 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $4.35 $8.83 $17.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierson and Orlando. The current time is 22:49:31.

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.