How far is West Bradenton, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from West Bradenton, FL to Orlando, FL is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bradenton and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bradenton and Orlando.
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Start on 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1020 ft · 45 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Continue on 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
151 m · 27 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto 53rd Street Northwest
92 m · 13 sec · 53rd Street Northwest
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Continue on 53rd Street West
1143 ft · 50 sec · 53rd Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Manatee Avenue West
2.4 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto 15th Street West
96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
2437 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street East
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Take the ramp right
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1745 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
2988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 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 West Bradenton 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.
I 4 East
Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Bradenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bradenton to Orlando?
The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from West Bradenton and 59.6 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Bradenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bradenton and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 103.89 mi (167.2 km).
#1 West Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 27.5025400, -82.6139900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.31 | $36.63 |
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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