How far is Williston, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Williston, FL to Orlando, FL is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.2 mi
01h 38m
Flight
87.22 mi
140.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.22 mi
Kilometers
140.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.2 mi
Kilometers
159.65 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
Wildwood
FL

Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America

From Williston
49.6 mi
00h 49m
To Orlando
49.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Noble Avenue

    21.3 mi · 27 min · East Noble Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
25 mi · 25%
East Noble Avenue
21.3 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 21%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 7%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

42.3 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
00h 49m from Williston
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Orlando?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Williston and 49.6 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

13 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

38 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

57 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 87.22 mi (140.36 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

City in Florida, United States

Population2,765
Coordinates29.3874700, -82.4467700
Altitude23
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 27 (-82.446767, 29.387458)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.09 $32.17
Premium $4.90 $17.14 $34.27
Diesel $4.35 $15.22 $30.45

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 Williston and Orlando. The current time is 22:49:20.

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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.