Orlando to Jupiter FL road trip: Distance, time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Orlando to Jupiter FL drive are Kissimmee, Fort Pierce and Stuart FL. The distance from Orlando to Jupiter FL by car is 154 miles, with a 2h12m driving time.

Planning an Orlando to Jupiter road trip itinerary

The Orlando to Jupiter FL drive connects Florida’s theme park capital to the Atlantic coast.

Orlando is known worldwide as the home of Disney World, but there’s far more to it than Mickey and Co. You can get crazy selfies at the Museum of Illusions or WonderWorks, learn how chocolate is made at Chocolate Kingdom and ride the Wheel at ICON Park or Orlando StarFlyer. Alternatively, visit Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, play adventure golf at Pirates’ Cove and say hi to the stingrays at Sea Life.

In the evenings, there’s the Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show, Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn To Life and the Outta Control magic comedy show.

Other Orlando experiences include glow-in-the-dark kayaking, foodie walking tours and kayaking through Cypress forest.

There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in Orlando. Flexibility is key (precise location is not critical here) – and compare prices online before booking.

Jupiter Beach on the Atlantic Ocean is the primary attraction of Jupiter FL, but there are a couple of other interesting spots. Du Bois Park offers a snorkelling lagoon, a playground and picnic tables.

Near the I-95, the Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park commemorates the battles of the Loxahatchee in the Second Seminole War.

Fun activities in Jupiter FL include clear kayak tours, sunset cruises and guided paddleboarding adventures.

For Jupiter accommodation, take a look at the beachfront Pointe Hotel and the pool-centric Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa.

Orlando to Jupiter FL distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Orlando to Jupiter FL is 154 miles. You can expect a driving time of around two hours and 12 minutes. The quickest route is largely along Florida’s Turnpike.

The best stops on the Orlando to Jupiter FL drive are Kissimmee, Fort Pierce and Stuart FL.

Orlando to Jupiter FL drive: Kissimmee

Effectively a southern suburb of Orlando, family-friendly Kissimmee goes its own way. The Old Town Entertainment District, full of restaurants, bars and fairground-esque attractions, is the centerpiece.

Good Kissimmee experiences include airboat swamp tours, self-guided lakefront tours on an electrified adult trike and scenic helicopter flights over Florida’s theme parks.

Perhaps best of all, though, is a two hour eco-kayaking tour. This heads through the cypress forest on Shingle Creek – the headwaters of the Everglades.

Reliably good Kissimmee hotels include the Banana Bay Resort and the affordably retro Hotel Monte Carlo.

Best stops between Orlando and Jupiter FL: Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is an often-overlooked spot on Florida’s Atlantic coast, but there’s plenty to do here. Top Fort Pierce experiences include clear kayak tours through the mangroves, jungle tours and sunset kayak tours.

The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum looks at the elite special ops marine troops of the Navy Seals, while the St Lucie County Aquarium shows off other marine life.

The Fort Pierce Inlet State Park offers an excellent half-mile beach, birdwatching, an observation tower and snorkelling off the shore. There’s also a string of beaches on the south side of the Inlet.

Manatees also rock up here during the winter months, with the Fort Pierce Manatee Observation Center the best place to see them.

Well-reviewed Fort Pierce accommodation options include the budget-friendly Hampton Inn and the beachfront Hutchinson Island Plaza Hotel.

• For more suggestions, take a look at the guide to the Orlando to Fort Pierce drive.

Orlando to Jupiter road trip attractions: Stuart, Florida

Stuart is a relatively sleepy city on Florida’s east coast. For most visitors, the primary point of interest will be Stuart Beach on Hutchinson Island. However, there are a couple of good museums here, too. The Elliott Museum offers a surprisingly modern take on Florida’s cultural history, while the House of Refuge looks more at maritime heritage. The building was once a haven for shipwreck survivors.

Good experiences to try in Stuart include ghost tours and fishing charters.

For somewhere to stay in Stuart, take a look at the affordable Best Western Stuart Downtown and the charming Old Colorado Inn.

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