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Alafaya Florida Map

Explore Alafaya, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Alafaya, Florida

How to Use This Alafaya, Florida Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alafaya, Florida. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Florida or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Alafaya.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Alafaya
State	Florida (FL)
County	Orange County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	28.528373
Longitude	-81.185745
Population	92,452
Density	1165.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	32828, 32825
Area Code	904
County Seat	Orlando
School District	Orange County School District

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About Alafaya, Florida

Alafaya is a locality in Orange County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 92,452. The population density is 1165.0 people per km². Alafaya is located at 28.5284°N, 81.1857°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 32828, 32825.

Alafaya spreads across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of subtropical humidity and the rhythmic growth of palmetto scrub. It lies 4.5 miles east of Union Park, FL (from Union Park, FL: bearing 93°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Oviedo. The terrain here holds a subtle, flat character, where the light at dusk settles in thick, golden layers over the pine flatwoods and open fields. Two miles from the center, the Little Econlockhatchee River carves a slow path through the undergrowth, providing a vital, winding artery for the local ecosystem. Nearby, the waters of Lake Lee offer a reflective stillness, mirroring the expansive sky while East Orange Neighborhood Park provides a simple, green anchor for the residents who move through the daily heat.

Alafaya emerged from the transition of rural acreage into a center of suburban development, reflecting the broader patterns of settlement that reshaped this region during the latter half of the twentieth century. The land, once defined by the quiet labor of citrus groves and agricultural pursuits, gradually shifted as planners recognized the potential for a more densely populated residential landscape. This evolution remains visible in the way the architecture balances older, modest foundations with the modern sprawl of contemporary housing. The history of Alafaya is essentially a record of steady expansion, where the quiet, deliberate pace of early development gave way to the practical requirements of a growing population.

Economic vitality in Alafaya draws heavily from its proximity to major educational and professional hubs, which anchor the local workforce. Proximity to the University of Central Florida serves as a significant engine for the area, fostering a culture of academic inquiry and technological development that ripples outward into the surrounding neighborhoods. Infrastructure within Alafaya is designed to facilitate this constant movement, with networks of roads connecting residents to research parks and corporate centers. The local economy thrives on this synthesis of intellectual capital and service-based industry, maintaining a steady, functional pulse that sustains the modern needs of those living in the region.

Cultural life in Alafaya finds its expression in the collective enthusiasm for collegiate sports and the seasonal rhythms of community gatherings. Residents often gather to support the nearby university athletics, a shared focus that brings a palpable energy to the calendar throughout the academic year. Major annual events and festivals punctuate the humid seasons, offering opportunities for neighbors to congregate under the shade of mature trees or in open plazas. While Moccasin Mound stands as a distant, silent guardian on the horizon, the true focus of local identity remains the immediate, everyday landscape where the scent of damp earth and the flash of summer lightning define the distinct, inland character of Alafaya.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Camden Waterford Lakes (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 342° N
East Orange Neighborhood Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 337° NW
Ouc Wilderness Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 183° S
Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 142° SE
Ken Bosserman Econlockhatchee River Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 032° NE
Tala Apopka (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 178° S
Pulse Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 295° NW
National Vietnam War Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 011° N
University of Central Florida Lake Lee (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 350° N
University of Central Florida Pond Pine (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 356° N
"reach For the Stars" - Charles Millican Statue (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 348° N
University of Central Florida Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 356° N
Pegasus Statue (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 349° N
Knights Statue (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 352° N
Exotic Animal Experience in Orlando (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.3 mi, 123° SE
Charles H. Bronson State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 8.2 mi, 057° NE
Jamali Fine Art (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 311° NW
Ocala National Forest (National Forest) — 8.7 mi, 038° NE · 385k acres
Yalaka (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 172° S
Orlando Fashion Square Premiere 14 (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 282° W
Regal Cinemas Oviedo Mall 22 (Cinema) — 9.8 mi, 342° N
Christmas Tree (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 087° E
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 296° NW
Winter Park Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 295° NW
Mills Art Gallery (Gallery) — 11.2 mi, 283° W
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 297° NW
The Split Oak (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 185° S
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.3 mi, 099° E
St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.1 mi, 086° E · 13k acres
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.5 mi, 047° NE · 131k acres

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