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Trip from Bushnell, FL to Orlando, FL

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

55.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bushnell, FL to Orlando, FL covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Parkway, McNeill Drive, Florida's Turnpike South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 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

28 miles from Bushnell, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 55.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Central Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Central Parkway	0 mi	0m
McNeill Drive	0 mi	0m
Florida's Turnpike South	0 mi	0m
Florida's Turnpike	0 mi	0m
FL 408	0 mi	0m
East-West Expressway	0 mi	0m
US 17	0 mi	0m
Carter Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Central Parkway — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Noble Avenue

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Continue straight

3

Turn right

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

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Turn right onto McNeill Drive

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Continue on McNeill Drive

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Continue straight

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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike South

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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

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Continue on East-West Expressway

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

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Continue on Carter Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

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Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

27

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

28

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

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Turn right onto West South Street

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Turn slight right

31

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 28 miles from Bushnell, FL.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bushnell, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bushnell, FL

This is one driving day of about 55.9 miles and 1h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bushnell, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

28 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28 mi from Bushnell, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28 miles from Bushnell, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.15	$9.13	$18.26
midgrade	$4.60	$10.11	$20.23
premium	$4.90	$10.78	$21.55
diesel	$4.35	$9.57	$19.15

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bushnell, FL to Orlando, FL covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Central Parkway, McNeill Drive, Florida's Turnpike South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28 miles from Bushnell, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.13 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.

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