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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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
KissimmeeResort base beside the theme parks16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Cocoa BeachAtlantic surf and the Space Coast49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Daytona BeachWide beach and the famous speedway51 mi / 82 km1 hr 32 minDrive/railDay trip
TampaBay city and Busch Gardens77 mi / 124 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
ClearwaterGulf-coast white-sand beaches95 mi / 153 km2 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Alafaya10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Sanford19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Poinciana28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
The Villages45 mi / 72 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeland49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay 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.

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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