How far is Surfside, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Surfside, FL to Orlando, FL is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surfside and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside and Orlando.
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Start on Carlyle Avenue
2439 ft · 2 min · Carlyle Avenue
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Turn right onto 95th Street
76 m · 12 sec · 95th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Byron Avenue
722 ft · 35 sec · Byron Avenue
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Turn left onto 96th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 96th Street
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Continue on Broad Causeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway
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Continue on Northeast 123rd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 123rd Street
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Continue on North Miami Boulevard
710 ft · 21 sec · North Miami Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 125th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 125th Street
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Continue on Northwest 125th Street
3246 ft · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
66 m · 6 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
1074 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
214.5 mi · 3 hr 54 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 Surfside 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 right onto Florida's Turnpike
215 mi · 03h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Surfside 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 Surfside to Orlando?
The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Surfside and 115.3 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.81 one way or $67.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Surfside and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates
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 Indian River Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surfside and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 199.27 mi (320.69 km).
#1 Surfside
Town in Florida, USA
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 25.8784300, -80.1256000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $33.81 | $67.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.46 | $74.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.90 | $79.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.45 | $70.91 |
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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