How far is Polk County, FL from Union Park, FL?

The driving distance from Polk County, FL to Union Park, FL is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
59.35 mi
01h 25m
Flight
49.57 mi
79.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.57 mi
Kilometers
79.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.35 mi
Kilometers
95.51 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Polk County
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Polk County
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Union Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Polk County
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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Polk County
29.7 mi
00h 42m
To Union Park
29.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Polk County and Union Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Polk County and Union Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Leamington Lane

    738 ft · 33 sec · Leamington Lane

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Cunningham Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Cunningham Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eloise Loop Road

    2647 ft · 1 min · Eloise Loop Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lake Ruby Drive West

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Lake Ruby Drive West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville

    704 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on FL 408

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

    2491 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · East-West Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 551

    1736 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Goldenrod Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Goldenrod Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Goldenrod Road

    70 m · 15 sec · Goldenrod Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goldenrod Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Polk County and Union Park.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
27.4 mi · 46%
East-West Expressway
5.33 mi · 9%
Goldenrod Road
1.99 mi · 3%
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
1.82 mi · 3%
Lake Ruby Drive West
1.65 mi · 3%
Cunningham Road
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
00h 42m from Polk County
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Polk County and Mostly Sunny near Union Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Polk County to Union Park?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Polk County and 29.6 miles from Union Park.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Polk County and Mostly Sunny near Union Park.

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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 Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Polk County and Union Park. Straight-line distance: 49.57 mi (79.78 km).

Polk County

#1 Polk County

County in Minnesota, United States

Population744,552
Coordinates27.9488800, -81.6976700
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Union Park

#2 Union Park

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population9,765
Coordinates28.5680600, -81.2861800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Polk County (-81.69767, 27.94888)
End: Union Park (-81.28618, 28.56806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.34
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.67 $17.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.61 $19.21
Premium $4.90 $10.23 $20.47
Diesel $4.35 $9.09 $18.18

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 Polk County and Union Park. The current time is 05:14:36.

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.