Origin
Fellsmere, FL
Morning in Fellsmere on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fellsmere, FL to Orchid, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fellsmere, FL to Orchid, FL covers 14.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 85th Street, Fellsmere Road, FL 510 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on 85th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
85th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.1 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CR 510 / 90th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Orchid Island Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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CR 510 / 90th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 510 / 90th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Orchid Island Drive
Turn left onto Orchid Island Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Orchid Island Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Orchid Island Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Grove Place
Turn left onto Grove Place
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 85th Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Fellsmere Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| FL 510 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 90th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sebastian Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Indies Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orchid Island Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
85th Street
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fellsmere, FL and Orchid, FL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 512
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Continue on CR 512
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Fellsmere Road
4
Continue on CR 512
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sebastian Boulevard
5
Turn right onto CR 510
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
90th Avenue
6
Continue on CR 510
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
85th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on FL 510
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 510
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Orchid Island Drive
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
Orchid Island Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Orchid Island Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Orchid Island Drive
10
Turn left onto Grove Place
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Grove Place
11
Turn right onto Indies Drive
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Indies Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Indies Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Orchid, FL
Morning in Orchid on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
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
26m 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 Fellsmere, FL to Orchid, FL covers 14.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 85th Street, Fellsmere Road, FL 510. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Fellsmere, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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 14.1 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CR 510 / 90th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Orchid Island Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fellsmere, FL to Orchid, 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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