How far is Seaside, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Seaside, FL to Orlando, FL is about 401 miles (645.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaside and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside and Orlando.
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Start on East County Highway 30A
1.9 mi · 5 min · East County Highway 30A
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Turn right onto County Highway 283
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway 283
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 98 West
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Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
23.8 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
799 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Carter Street
3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
60 m · 5 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 Seaside and Orlando.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
211 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seaside and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaside to Orlando?
The road trip is about 401 miles (645.4 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.3 miles from Seaside and 200.8 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.1 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.25 one way or $108.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seaside and Orlando, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seaside and Sunny near Orlando.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 311.9 mi (501.95 km).
#1 Seaside
Seaside is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3210300, -86.1416100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $3.83 | $54.25 | $108.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $61.13 | $122.26 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $65.98 | $131.96 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $84.07 | $168.13 |
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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