How far is Winter Springs, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Winter Springs, FL to Orlando, FL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.86 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.9 mi
19.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.9 mi
Kilometers
19.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.86 mi
Kilometers
27.14 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sun, May 31, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Winter Springs
Sun, May 31, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winter Springs
2026-05-31T09:37
Arrive Orlando
Sun, May 31, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winter Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eatonville
FL

Town of the United States

From Winter Springs
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Orlando
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winter Springs and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1466 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    66 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street

    1355 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Anderson Street

    1261 ft · 45 sec · West Anderson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 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 Winter Springs and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
6.44 mi · 38%
Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.32 mi · 2%
Anderson Street
0.26 mi · 2%
West Anderson Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Boone Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

4.6 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonville
00h 12m from Winter Springs
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winter Springs 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 Winter Springs to Orlando?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eatonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Winter Springs and 9.3 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winter Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eatonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatonville.

RAIL

Winter Park

3 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

10 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

23 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

36 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winter Springs and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).

Winter Springs

#1 Winter Springs

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States of America

Population37,423
Coordinates28.6988900, -81.3081200
Altitude16
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: (-81.308148, 28.698888)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.42
Premium $4.90 $2.89 $5.78
Diesel $4.35 $2.57 $5.13

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Winter Springs and Orlando. The current time is 09:37:09.

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.