The driving distance from Orlando, Florida to Ocala, Florida is approximately 78 to 80 miles (about 129 kilometers), which typically takes around 1 hour and 15 to 18 minutes by car depending on the route and traffic conditions
. The most common driving route is via Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 75 North. The straight-line distance ("as the crow flies") between the two cities is about 64 miles (103 kilometers)
. In summary:
- Driving distance: ~78-80 miles (129 km)
- Driving time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
- Straight-line distance: ~64 miles (103 km)
This makes Ocala roughly an hour’s drive north of Orlando.
