How far is Zellwood, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Zellwood, FL to Orlando, FL is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
24.76 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.76 mi
Kilometers
39.84 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Zellwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zellwood
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Zellwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clarcona
FL

Clarcona is located in Orange County in the US state of Florida, a census-designated place.

From Zellwood
11.2 mi
00h 15m
To Orlando
13.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Avenue

    9 m · 6 sec · Jones Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1537 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Orange Blossom Trail

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto SR 429 Connector Road

    1072 ft · 20 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward FL 429 Toll South, FL 414 Toll East: Maitland, Tampa

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Western Beltway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on John Land Apopka Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · John Land Apopka Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Apopka Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Apopka Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1479 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Orange Blossom Trail

    6.7 mi · 12 min · North Orange Blossom Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Colonial Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Colonial Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 4 West: Tampa

    1266 ft · 31 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 Zellwood 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Orange Blossom Trail
6.74 mi · 27%
Orange Blossom Trail
3.23 mi · 13%
John Land Apopka Expressway
3.15 mi · 13%
Apopka Expressway
3.04 mi · 12%
Western Beltway
2.75 mi · 11%
I 4 West
0.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Orange Blossom Trail

Turn right onto North Orange Blossom Trail

6.74 mi · 00h 12m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarcona
00h 15m from Zellwood
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Zellwood 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 Zellwood to Orlando?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Clarcona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Zellwood and 13.6 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarcona

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 Clarcona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 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 9.3 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 7.9 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 Clarcona.

RAIL

Winter Park

14 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

30 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zellwood and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.47 km).

Zellwood

#1 Zellwood

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population2,817
Coordinates28.7311100, -81.6011800
Altitude30
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: Jones Avenue (-81.60118, 28.730993)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.22
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.61 $7.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.90 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $4.35 $3.78 $7.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Zellwood and Orlando. The current time is 05:44:00.

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.