Haines City to Melbourne, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.7 miles 99.3 km · straight line
80.2 miles estimated 129.1 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
92° E bearing direction

How far is Haines City from Melbourne, Florida?

The distance from Haines City to Melbourne, Florida is 61.7 miles (99.3 km) as the crow flies. Melbourne, Florida is located E of Haines City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.2 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Haines City and Melbourne, Florida. 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 Haines City to Melbourne, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Haines City & Melbourne, Florida

Quick Facts

Haines City
28.11°N, 81.62°W
America/New_York
51m elevation
Melbourne, Florida
28.08°N, 80.61°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 403.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients