New Orleans to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.9 miles 857.6 km · straight line
639.1 miles actual route 1028.5 km · driving distance
11h 36min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Orlando?

The distance from New Orleans to Orlando is 532.9 miles (857.6 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located E of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639.1 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Orlando in Florida.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans and Orlando. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New Orleans to Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 36min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 55min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~15h 5min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Orlando

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM