How far is San Carlos Park, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from San Carlos Park, FL to Orlando, FL is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Carlos Park and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos Park and Orlando.
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Start on Tampa Road
1138 ft · 52 sec · Tampa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Three Oaks Parkway
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Turn right onto Alico Road
31 m · 2 sec · Alico Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Tampa, Naples
738 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Babcock Ranch Road
36.3 mi · 46 min · Babcock Ranch Road
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
1471 ft · 31 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mills Avenue
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Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
71 m · 12 sec · Dickhaut Street
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Turn sharp right onto Brevard Avenue
14.7 mi · 18 min · Brevard Avenue
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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 San Carlos Park and Orlando.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Brevard Avenue
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 San Carlos Park and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Carlos Park to Orlando?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 81.8 miles from San Carlos Park and 90.7 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Carlos Park 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 San Carlos Park and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 145.41 mi (234.02 km).
#1 San Carlos Park
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 16,824 |
| Coordinates | 26.4673000, -81.8014700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
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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