Origin
Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Morning in Daytona Beach Shores on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daytona Beach Shores, 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 18m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Brent Singleton
Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head inland from the coast, the trip from Daytona Beach Shores to Orlando covers 59.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes. This straightforward journey is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance. Expect to budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Florida locations. You will navigate using a combination of South Peninsula Drive, Beville Road, and the primary interstate connector. Because this route stays entirely within Florida, you can anticipate a familiar driving environment as you transition from the beachside region toward the central part of the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 80% of your time spent cruising on major roadways. You will spend the bulk of your journey on I-4, which accounts for a significant 47.7-mile stretch of the trip. The transition begins on local roads like South Peninsula Drive and Beville Road before you merge onto the interstate for the core of your travel. Expect a fast-paced experience where the road personality shifts from coastal surface streets to the steady, high-speed flow of the interstate. It is a functional, efficient connection that prioritizes speed over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Beville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Silver Beach Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 3 miles (Silver Beach Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Silver Beach Avenue
Turn left onto Silver Beach Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
47 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
7
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Anderson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 83
Toward Anderson Street
6
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Boone Avenue
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 47.7 mi | 54m |
| Beville Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Peninsula Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Bellevue Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Nova Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Orange Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ridgewood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Atlantic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 47.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach Shores, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on SR A1A
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Atlantic Avenue
2
Turn left onto Richards Lane
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Richards Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto FL 441
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Peninsula Drive
4
Turn left onto Silver Beach Avenue
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
Silver Beach Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on East Orange Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Orange Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgewood Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
8
Turn left onto FL 5A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Nova Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto FL 400
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Beville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on FL 400
0.9 mi
·
56 sec
·
Beville Road
11
Continue on I 4
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
16
Merge onto I 4
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 4
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 83
Toward Anderson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Anderson Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
21
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Daytona Beach Shores, FL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Daytona Beach Shores, 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
$9.52 one way
$19.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.12 | $22.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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
1h 18m 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 Daytona Beach Shores, FL to Orlando, FL covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, Beville Road, South Peninsula Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Daytona Beach Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.52 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 59.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 3 miles (Silver Beach Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Daytona Beach Shores, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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