Origin
Clermont, FL
Evening in Clermont on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clermont, FL to Orlando, FL
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clermont, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Orlando, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Traveling from Clermont to Orlando is a quick, straightforward journey covering 26.3 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in about 36 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes 10th Street and Florida’s Turnpike to bridge these two Central Florida locations. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel makes this a very economical commute. Since the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your specific needs in Orlando. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between the quiet rolling hills of Clermont and the bustling environment of the Orlando area.
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
13.1 miles from Clermont, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will spend your time navigating local roads like 10th Street before transitioning onto Florida's Turnpike. Because the highway share is 0%, your attention will be focused on local maneuvers rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on 10th Street, emphasizing the frequent turns required to navigate this 36-minute trip. This route demands active driving, so stay alert as you transition between local streets and the turnpike infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Street 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 Clermont, FL to Orlando, FL is easy. At 36m 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 Clermont, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 408 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hicks Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clermont, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Linden Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
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Linden Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
10th Street
3
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
5
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
4 min
6
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
8
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
11
Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
13
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
15
Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
16
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
17
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
18
Turn right onto West South Street
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
West South Street
19
Turn slight right
102 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 26.3-mile distance, you don't need to worry about planning for rest stops or food breaks. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure your drive stays within that 36-minute estimate. Keep a few dollars set aside specifically for tolls since you will be utilizing Florida's Turnpike for a portion of the journey. Because you won't have any major stretches of highway to zone out on, keep your GPS handy to navigate the turns effectively. Since there are zero planned stops on this route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave so you can enjoy a seamless, non-stop transition between cities.
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 13.1 miles from Clermont, FL, or about 18m 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 26.3 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Clermont, 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 Clermont, FL
This is one driving day of about 26.3 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clermont, 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 13.1 mi from Clermont, FL · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Clermont, 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
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $4.90 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Sunday
Local time
6:32 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
2 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
36m 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 Clermont, FL to Orlando, FL covers 26.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Florida's Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Clermont, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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 Clermont, FL to Orlando, FL is easy. At 36m 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 Clermont, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clermont, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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