How far is Virginia Gardens, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Virginia Gardens, FL to Orlando, FL is about 242.3 miles (390 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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 40m.
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.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Gardens and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Gardens and Orlando.
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Start on Northwest 65th Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 38th Terrace
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Turn left onto Northwest 66th Avenue
873 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 66th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 36th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest 36th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 112 East: Miami Beach
2027 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
869 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
157 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 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 Virginia Gardens 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Gardens 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 Virginia Gardens to Orlando?
The road trip is about 242.3 miles (390 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Virginia Gardens and 123.8 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.47 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Gardens and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 199.76 mi (321.49 km).
#1 Virginia Gardens
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 25.8103800, -80.3022700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $35.47 | $70.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.30 | $78.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.19 | $74.39 |
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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