How far is Ponce Inlet, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Ponce Inlet, FL to Orlando, FL is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.27 mi
01h 14m
Flight
46.94 mi
75.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.27 mi
Kilometers
103.44 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Ponce Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponce Inlet
2026-04-23T07:01
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ponce Inlet
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 Ponce Inlet
32.1 mi
00h 37m
To Orlando
32.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
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 Ponce Inlet and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ponce Inlet and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Montrose Avenue

    85 m · 16 sec · Montrose Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue

    607 ft · 34 sec · Oceanview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dunlawton Boulevard

    828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2446 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1560 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, US 92: Orlando, Daytona Beach

    1492 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    1193 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2456 ft · 30 sec

  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 Ponce Inlet 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
49.1 mi · 76%
Dunlawton Avenue
4.71 mi · 7%
South Atlantic Avenue
4.26 mi · 7%
I 95 North
4.09 mi · 6%
I 4
0.58 mi · 1%
Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.32 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Helen
00h 37m from Ponce Inlet
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ponce Inlet and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ponce Inlet to Orlando?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 32.1 miles from Ponce Inlet and 32.2 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ponce Inlet and Mostly 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 5.5 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 14.6 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 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 Ponce Inlet and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.54 km).

Ponce Inlet

#1 Ponce Inlet

Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population3,335
Coordinates29.0963700, -80.9370000
Altitude4
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: Montrose Avenue (-80.937248, 29.096264)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $9.42
Round trip
$18.83
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.42 $18.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.90 $11.11 $22.23
Diesel $4.35 $9.87 $19.75

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 Ponce Inlet and Orlando. The current time is 07:01:42.

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.