How far is South Brooksville, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from South Brooksville, FL to Orlando, FL is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.08 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.99 mi
98.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.99 mi
Kilometers
98.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.08 mi
Kilometers
127.26 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in South Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Brooksville
2026-04-19T09:01
Arrive Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Brooksville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mascotte
FL

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

From South Brooksville
33.1 mi
00h 40m
To Orlando
45.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Brooksville and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Brooksville and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Cortez Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cortez Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight

    36.3 mi · 50 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Brooksville and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cortez Boulevard
49.1 mi · 62%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 9%
Florida's Turnpike
6.02 mi · 8%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.91 mi · 1%
FL 408 Toll East
0.91 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cortez Boulevard

Take the exit straight

36.3 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mascotte
00h 40m from South Brooksville
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Brooksville and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Brooksville to Orlando?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mascotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from South Brooksville and 45.9 miles from Orlando.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Brooksville and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Mascotte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mascotte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mascotte.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

35 mi away
601 North Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

38 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

40 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

50 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Brooksville and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 60.99 mi (98.15 km).

South Brooksville

#1 South Brooksville

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,007
Coordinates28.5358200, -82.3840300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 50 (-82.384061, 28.538246)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.15
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.57 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.82 $25.65
Premium $4.90 $13.66 $27.32
Diesel $4.35 $12.14 $24.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Brooksville and Orlando. The current time is 09:01:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.