How far is Quincy, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Quincy, FL to Orlando, FL is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.55 mi
04h 04m
Flight
238.97 mi
384.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.97 mi
Kilometers
384.58 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.55 mi
Kilometers
448.29 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Quincy
138.7 mi
02h 02m
To Orlando
139.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Crawford Street

    65 m · 15 sec · West Crawford Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Ward Street

    112 m · 18 sec · South Ward Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Star Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Blue Star Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1700 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 39%
I 10 East
104 mi · 37%
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 8%
Blue Star Highway
7.49 mi · 3%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
239 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
02h 02m from Quincy
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy 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 Quincy to Orlando?

The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.7 miles from Quincy and 139.9 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 239 miles (384.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.77 one way or $81.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 238.97 mi (384.58 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

Population6,804
Coordinates30.5871400, -84.5832500
Altitude63
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: West Crawford Street (-84.58325, 30.58713)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.83 gal
37.21 L · about $40.77
Round trip
$81.55
19.66 gal · 74.42 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.7 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.77 $81.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.18 $90.36
Premium $4.90 $48.13 $96.26
Diesel $4.35 $42.76 $85.52

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 Quincy and Orlando. The current time is 23:00:54.

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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.