Origin
Brandon, FL
Afternoon in Brandon on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
81 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Brandon, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Orlando, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Brandon Boulevard, North Parsons Avenue, McIntosh Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Brandon, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 81 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Brandon Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Brandon Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Parsons Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McIntosh Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kaley Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kaley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Division Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Brandon Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on West Brandon Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Brandon Boulevard
2
Take the exit left
174 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn sharp left onto West Brandon Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Brandon Boulevard
4
Turn left onto North Parsons Avenue
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Parsons Avenue
5
Turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn left onto McIntosh Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
McIntosh Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 4 East
8
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
51 min
9
Keep slight left
13 mi
·
16 min
10
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
7 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
12
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
13
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
266 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Kaley Street
14
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Division Avenue
15
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West South Street
16
Turn slight right
102 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Brandon, FL, or about 40m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brandon, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brandon, FL
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brandon, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Brandon, FL · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Brandon, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Orlando, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.53 one way
$27.06 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| premium | $4.90 | $15.61 | $31.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Afternoon in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Brandon Boulevard, North Parsons Avenue, McIntosh Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from Brandon, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.53 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.
The drive from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brandon, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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