Origin
Indian River Shores, FL
Morning in Indian River Shores on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian River Shores, 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
14m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian River Shores, FL
Arian Fernandez
Orchid, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indian River Shores, FL to Orchid, FL covers 6.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR A1A, Wabasso Beach Road, Johns Island Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on SR A1A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 6.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR A1A is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR A1A.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 6.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (FL 510 / Wabasso Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (Orchid Island Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR A1A
Turn left onto SR A1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
FL 510 / Wabasso Beach Road
Turn left onto FL 510 / Wabasso Beach Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Orchid Island Drive
Turn right onto Orchid Island Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Orchid Island Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Orchid Island Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Grove Place
Turn left onto Grove Place
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR A1A | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Wabasso Beach Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Johns Island Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Indian Harbor Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Indies Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orchid Island Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Grove Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR A1A
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian River Shores, FL and Orchid, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Indian Harbor Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Harbor Road
3
Turn left onto Johns Island Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Johns Island Drive
4
Turn left onto Johns Island Drive
144 ft
·
13 sec
·
Johns Island Drive
5
Turn left onto SR A1A
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR A1A
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto FL 510
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabasso Beach Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Orchid Island Drive
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
Orchid Island Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Orchid Island Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Orchid Island Drive
9
Turn left onto Grove Place
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Grove Place
10
Turn right onto Indies Drive
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Indies Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Indies Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.97 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
8:12 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 Indian River Shores, FL to Orchid, FL covers 6.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR A1A, Wabasso Beach Road, Johns Island Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Indian River Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.99 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 6.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (FL 510 / Wabasso Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (Orchid Island Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Indian River Shores, 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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