What day trips can I take from Orlando?

Good day trips from Orlando (roughly under 100 miles) include Kissimmee, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, Tampa — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Orlando?

The closest cities make easy day trips, while anything farther is worth a longer break; use the distance links above to plan.

How do I get from Orlando to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Orlando

Cities near Orlando, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kissimmee, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Orlando, Florida is Kissimmee, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
KissimmeeResort base beside the theme parks	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Cocoa BeachAtlantic surf and the Space Coast	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Daytona BeachWide beach and the famous speedway	51 mi / 82 km	1 hr 32 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
TampaBay city and Busch Gardens	77 mi / 124 km	1 hr 48 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
ClearwaterGulf-coast white-sand beaches	95 mi / 153 km	2 hr 13 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Alafaya	10 mi / 17 km	35 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Sanford	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Poinciana	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
The Villages	45 mi / 72 km	1 hr 20 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Lakeland	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip

Day trips from Orlando

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kissimmee, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, Tampa, Clearwater. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Orlando include Kissimmee, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, Tampa, Clearwater. The closest is Kissimmee, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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