Drive or Fly: Orlando, FL to Tedder, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MCO–FLL. At 199 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 45m

Distance

199 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

80 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 56m

21m in the air

Air Distance

174 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

44 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orlando, FL → MCO 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Tedder, FL 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

Orlando, FL MCO — Orlando International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Tedder, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCO and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 8m

4h 28m on rail

Total Cost

$34

CO2

12 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orlando, FL → Orlando 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 268m

Arrival 10m

Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station → Tedder, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $34) $34

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Orlando 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 45m	2h 56m	6h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$127	$34
Carbon footprint	80 kg CO₂	44 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

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