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Trip from Belleview, FL to Orlando, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

65.8 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Belleview, FL, FL

Belleview, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

Belleview to Orlando is 65.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, Nathan Mayo Highway, and East-West Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Florida, moving from the Florida region to the Florida region. Expect a drive that is largely focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two points. With a drive time under two hours, it's an easy day trip or a quick connection for those already in the area.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a consistent highway feel for much of the trip, including a significant stretch of 38.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike without needing to exit. The primary roads involved are Florida's Turnpike, Nathan Mayo Highway, and the East-West Expressway, indicating a pattern of fast-paced travel. This highway-centric profile means you'll likely encounter moderate to heavy traffic, especially as you approach Orlando.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Nathan Mayo Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Southeast Brown Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Southeast Brown Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Southeast Brown Road

Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road

Navigation decision point

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
8
64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Tra...
6
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | West Anderson Street

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Belleview, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Titusville along the way.

Titusville

55.4 mi in | ~1h 9m | via FL 408 Toll

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 38.6 mi 41m
Nathan Mayo Highway 9.2 mi 13m
East-West Expressway 7.1 mi 8m
US 301 6.3 mi 10m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway 1.8 mi 2m
Carter Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Anderson Street 0.5 mi 1m
CR 484 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 38.6 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleview, FL and Orlando, FL.

1

Start on Southeast 55th Avenue Road

37 ft · 3 sec · Southeast 55th Avenue Road
2

Turn left onto Southeast 115th Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Southeast 115th Street
3

Continue on Southeast Hames Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Southeast Hames Road
4

Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Southeast Brown Road
5

Turn left onto CR 484

0.4 mi · 39 sec · CR 484
6

Turn right onto US 27; US 301; US 441

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Abshier Boulevard
7

Turn straight onto US 301

9.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Mayo Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on US 301

6.3 mi · 10 min · US 301
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
10

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

39 mi · 41 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll

1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Exit 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on FL 408 Toll

7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 9 Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on Carter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

202 ft · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
16

Continue on Hicks Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
17

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto West South Street

198 ft · 4 sec · West South Street
20

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Belleview, FL · 44m into the drive

Downtown Yalaha, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yalaha, FL

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Wildwood, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minneola, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Belleview, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Orlando, FL

The final approach into Orlando, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.47 one way

$20.95 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $11.39 $22.79
premium $4.72 $12.24 $24.47
diesel $5.61 $14.53 $29.06

Estimated Tolls: $2.70

Florida's Turnpike (38.6 mi) $2.70

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$3

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.91 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.76 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Belleview, FL

Night in Belleview on Friday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Night in Orlando on Friday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belleview, FL to Orlando, FL covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Nathan Mayo Highway, East-West Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Belleview, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Southeast Brown Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Belleview, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Titusville along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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