How far is Sanford, FL from Oviedo, FL?
The driving distance from Sanford, FL to Oviedo, FL is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Oviedo.
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Start on French Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · French Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Seminole Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 434
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 434 East: Oviedo
749 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
50 m · 11 sec · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Oviedo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Seminole Expressway
Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
6.18 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Sunny near Oviedo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Oviedo?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winter Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Sanford and 5.8 miles from Oviedo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanford and Sunny near Oviedo.
Stop Ideas Near Winter Springs
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 Winter Springs.
Winter Park
Sanford
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Oviedo. Straight-line distance: 9.84 mi (15.84 km).
#1 Sanford
The most populous city in Seminole County, Florida.
| Population | 61,508 |
| Coordinates | 28.8005500, -81.2731200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oviedo
A city in Seminole County, Florida.
| Population | 41,652 |
| Coordinates | 28.6700000, -81.2081200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oviedo (-81.20812, 28.67)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.20 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
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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