How far is Sebastian, FL from Orchid, FL?
The driving distance from Sebastian, FL to Orchid, FL is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sebastian and Orchid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sebastian and Orchid.
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Start on Louisiana Avenue
91 m · 13 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 87th Street
2033 ft · 1 min · 87th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Orchid Island Drive
58 m · 11 sec · Orchid Island Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Orchid Island Drive
1331 ft · 56 sec · Orchid Island Drive
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Turn left onto Grove Place
992 ft · 35 sec · Grove Place
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Turn right onto Indies Drive
1695 ft · 58 sec · Indies Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indies Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebastian and Orchid.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
4.94 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Sebastian and Sunny near Orchid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sebastian to Orchid?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Wabasso Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Sebastian and 3.9 miles from Orchid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sebastian and Sunny near Orchid.
Stop Ideas Near Wabasso Beach
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 Wabasso Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sebastian and Orchid. Straight-line distance: 4.45 mi (7.16 km).
#1 Sebastian
City in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States
| Population | 26,482 |
| Coordinates | 27.8164100, -80.4706100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchid (-80.417, 27.77281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
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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