How far is Tavernier, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Tavernier, FL to Orlando, FL is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.56 mi
04h 45m
Flight
249.44 mi
401.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.44 mi
Kilometers
401.43 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.56 mi
Kilometers
486.93 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Tavernier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tavernier
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tavernier
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tequesta
FL

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

From Tavernier
151.1 mi
02h 22m
To Orlando
151.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    98 m · 13 sec · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    16.2 mi · 27 min · Overseas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

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

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
211 mi · 70%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 16%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 6%
Overseas Highway
16.2 mi · 5%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 2%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
249.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tequesta
02h 22m from Tavernier
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Tavernier 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 Tavernier to Orlando?

The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Tavernier and 151.4 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.30 one way or $88.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Tavernier and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Tequesta

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

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

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West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

57 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

76 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tavernier and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 249.44 mi (401.43 km).

Tavernier

#1 Tavernier

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida

Population2,136
Coordinates25.0115200, -80.5150600
Altitude2
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: US 1 (-80.515089, 25.011544)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.42 L · about $44.30
Round trip
$88.60
21.36 gal · 80.84 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.30 $88.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.09 $98.17
Premium $4.90 $52.29 $104.58
Diesel $4.35 $46.46 $92.92

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 Tavernier and Orlando. The current time is 04:17:29.

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.