How far is South Palm Beach, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from South Palm Beach, FL to Orlando, FL is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Palm Beach and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Palm Beach and Orlando.
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Start on the route
153 m · 44 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Ocean Boulevard
1887 ft · 50 sec · South Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Ocean Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
859 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Lantana Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lantana Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
1870 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
142.6 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
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Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 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 South Palm Beach and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach to Orlando?
The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from South Palm Beach and 89.7 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Palm Beach and Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Palm Beach and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 157.74 mi (253.86 km).
#1 South Palm Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,500 |
| Coordinates | 26.5889600, -80.0386500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $4.15 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.09 | $58.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.54 | $55.07 |
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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