Cancun to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614.2 miles 988.4 km · straight line
737 miles estimated 1186.1 km · driving distance
14h 50min estimated drive time
MXN 1696 - MXN 2088 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Orlando?

The distance from Cancun to Orlando is 614.2 miles (988.4 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located NNE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 737 miles, taking about 14h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Orlando is in Florida, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cancun and Orlando. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cancun to Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 50min MXN 1696 - MXN 2088 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 48min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 17min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Orlando

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients