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

The driving distance from South Daytona, FL to Orlando, FL is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
56.07 mi
00h 59m
Flight
48.93 mi
78.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.07 mi
Kilometers
90.24 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in South Daytona
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Daytona
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Daytona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Deltona
FL

A city in Volusia County, Florida.

From South Daytona
27.7 mi
00h 29m
To Orlando
28.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Anastasia Drive

    2679 ft · 1 min · Anastasia Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Tree Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Big Tree Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Nova Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Nova Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beville Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Beville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beville Road

    1.4 km · 56 sec · Beville Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street

    1355 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Anderson Street

    1261 ft · 45 sec · West Anderson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beville Road
50.6 mi · 90%
I 4 West
1.41 mi · 3%
Big Tree Road
1.06 mi · 2%
South Nova Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Anastasia Drive
0.51 mi · 1%
Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Beville Road

Continue straight

36.6 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deltona
00h 29m from South Daytona
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Daytona and Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Deltona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from South Daytona and 28.3 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Daytona and Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Deltona

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Deltona and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 9 mi away

City of DeLand Utility Billing

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 1.7/5 37 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Lake Mary City Hall

Lake Mary , FL
100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Deltona City Hall

Deltona , FL
2345 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Rating 3.9/5 13 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sanford

11 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

16 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

43 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Daytona and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.74 km).

South Daytona

#1 South Daytona

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,639
Coordinates29.1658200, -81.0045000
Altitude3
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: (-81.004418, 29.165769)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.21 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.90 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.35 $8.61 $17.23

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 Daytona and Orlando. The current time is 20:27:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.