How far is Saint James City, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Saint James City, FL to Orlando, FL is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint James City and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint James City and Orlando.
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Start on Poinciana Avenue
95 m · 19 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Oleander Street
2162 ft · 59 sec · Oleander Street
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Continue on Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road
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Turn right onto Pine Island Road Northwest
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road Northwest
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Continue on Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Burnt Store Road South
2 mi · 3 min · Burnt Store Road South
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Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North
16 mi · 23 min · Burnt Store Road North
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Continue on Jones Loop Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North
764 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Pomelo Street
653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
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Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 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 Saint James City 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 17 North
Continue straight
45.7 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint James City and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint James City to Orlando?
The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Wauchula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Saint James City and 83.2 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint James City and Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Wauchula
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 Wauchula.
Sebring
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint James City and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 147.36 mi (237.16 km).
#1 Saint James City
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 3,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.4975800, -82.0784300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $4.15 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.98 | $53.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
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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