How far is Sweetwater, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Orlando, FL is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.22 mi
02h 03m
Flight
80.46 mi
129.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.46 mi
Kilometers
129.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.22 mi
Kilometers
167.72 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Sweetwater
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sweetwater
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 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 Sweetwater
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
Eagle Lake
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Sweetwater
49 mi
01h 01m
To Orlando
55.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crewsville Road

    26 m · 8 sec · Crewsville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sweetwater Road
55.1 mi · 53%
North Buena Vista Drive
39.2 mi · 38%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi
West South Street
0.33 mi
Pomelo Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Sweetwater Road

Continue straight

45.7 mi · 01h 09m

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
+23.7 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Lake
01h 01m from Sweetwater
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater to Orlando?

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 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?

Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Sweetwater and 55.2 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 $15.26 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

3 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

21 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

21 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Kissimmee

49 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 80.46 mi (129.48 km).

Sweetwater

#1 Sweetwater

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population20,747
Coordinates27.4094900, -81.7025800
Altitude26
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: Crewsville Road (-81.702793, 27.409489)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $15.26
Round trip
$30.53
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.26 $30.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.91 $33.83
Premium $4.90 $18.02 $36.03
Diesel $4.35 $16.01 $32.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sweetwater and Orlando. The current time is 06:30:36.

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.