How far is Stuart, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Stuart, FL to Orlando, FL is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.25 mi
02h 03m
Flight
115.39 mi
185.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.39 mi
Kilometers
185.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.25 mi
Kilometers
220.89 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stuart
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stuart
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Stuart
66.8 mi
01h 01m
To Orlando
70.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stuart and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on South Colorado Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · South Colorado Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Southwest Dixie Highway

    157 m · 18 sec · Southwest Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    933 ft · 43 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Federal Highway

    912 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Federal Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Federal Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Federal Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 1

    2998 ft · 1 min · US Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stuart 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
115 mi · 84%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 3%
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.32 mi · 2%
Northwest Federal Highway
2.34 mi · 2%
Federal Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 04m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 01m from Stuart
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Stuart and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stuart to Orlando?

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Stuart and 70.5 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stuart and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

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Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stuart and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 115.39 mi (185.71 km).

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#1 Stuart

City in Florida

Population16,652
Coordinates27.1975500, -80.2528300
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: South Colorado Avenue (-80.252873, 27.19754)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.15
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.08 $40.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.90 $23.70 $47.39
Diesel $4.35 $21.05 $42.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stuart and Orlando. The current time is 23:30:09.

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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.