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

The driving distance from South Pasadena, FL to Orlando, FL is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
110.88 mi
02h 02m
Flight
98.88 mi
159.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.88 mi
Kilometers
159.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.88 mi
Kilometers
178.44 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 29, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in South Pasadena
Thu, Apr 30, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Pasadena
2026-04-29T21:22
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 29, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Pasadena
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
Lakeland
FL

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

From South Pasadena
55.4 mi
01h 01m
To Orlando
55.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pasadena Avenue South

    93 m · 13 sec · Pasadena Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Pasadena Avenue South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pasadena Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 66th Street North

    1207 ft · 30 sec · 66th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    4.2 mi · 8 min · 5th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
81 mi · 73%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 20%
5th Avenue North
4.16 mi · 4%
Pasadena Avenue South
1.57 mi · 1%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeland
01h 01m from South Pasadena
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Pasadena and Patchy Fog near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from South Pasadena and 55.4 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Pasadena and Patchy Fog near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakeland, 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 Lakeland.

RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Pasadena and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 98.88 mi (159.13 km).

South Pasadena

#1 South Pasadena

City in Florida

Population5,067
Coordinates27.7550300, -82.7376000
Altitude1
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: Pasadena Avenue South (-82.737655, 27.755045)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.44
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.22 $32.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.97 $35.94
Premium $4.90 $19.14 $38.29
Diesel $4.35 $17.01 $34.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Pasadena and Orlando. The current time is 21:22:02.

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.