Origin
Buckingham, FL
Evening in Buckingham on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckingham, FL to Orlando, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
148.9 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckingham, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buckingham, FL to Orlando, FL covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Babcock Ranch Road, I 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.70 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Buckingham, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 148.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Buckingham, FL to Orlando, FL covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 148.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.1 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
127.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
|
I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
140.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
146.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
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 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
6
147.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
|
South Division Avenue
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 49.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| Babcock Ranch Road | 36.3 mi | 46m |
| I 4 | 32.5 mi | 38m |
| Brevard Avenue | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| North Buena Vista Drive | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Buckingham Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Division Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 49.3 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckingham, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Buckingham Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckingham Road
2
Turn sharp left onto FL 80
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto FL 31
36 mi
·
46 min
·
Babcock Ranch Road
4
Turn left onto FL 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 70
5
Turn straight onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Hickory Street
6
Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mills Avenue
7
Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dickhaut Street
8
Turn sharp right onto US 17
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Brevard Avenue
9
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17
10
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
11
Continue on US 17
46 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 557
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pomelo Street
13
Continue on CR 557
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Buena Vista Drive
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
20
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Kaley Street
21
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West South Street
23
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Buckingham, FL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 miles.
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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
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 Buckingham, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Buckingham, FL
This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Buckingham, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 49.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.5 mi from Buckingham, FL · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Buckingham, 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
$23.70 one way
$47.40 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.78 | $51.56 |
| premium | $4.72 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Evening in Orlando on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 25m 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 Buckingham, FL to Orlando, FL covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Babcock Ranch Road, I 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 miles from Buckingham, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 148.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.1 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Buckingham, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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