Origin
Key West, FL
Afternoon in Key West on Monday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Key West, FL to Orlando, FL
Drive Time
6h 38m
Distance
395.3 mi
636 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 27m
★
6 AM
6h 39m
8 AM
7h 3m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 45m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 2m
8 PM
6h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Key West, FL
Arian Fernandez
Orlando, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Key West, FL to Orlando, FL covers 395.3 miles and takes about 6h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Flagler Avenue, South Roosevelt Boulevard, Overseas Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
197.6 miles from Key West, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 38m drive with frequent turns across 395.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Flagler Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Key West, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flagler Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Roosevelt Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Overseas Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Seven Mile Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Flagler Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key West, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on George Street
367 ft
·
21 sec
·
George Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Flagler Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Flagler Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Roosevelt Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Overseas Highway
36 mi
·
56 min
·
Overseas Highway
5
Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
New Seven Mile Bridge
6
Continue on Dixie Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
211 mi
·
3 hr 50 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 4: Orlando, Tampa
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
16
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
18
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
19
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
266 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Kaley Street
20
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Division Avenue
21
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West South Street
22
Turn slight right
102 ft
·
4 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.6 miles from Key West, FL, or about 3h 19m 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 87 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.6 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
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 Key West, 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 Key West, FL
This is one driving day of about 395.3 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Key West, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 197.6 mi from Key West, FL · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
198 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
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
$66.03 one way
$132.07 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $71.53 | $143.06 |
| premium | $4.90 | $76.20 | $152.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $87.82 | $175.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.6 | 1 | $41.51 | $18.97 |
| Efficient EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.59 | $15.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.1 | 1 | $55.34 | $25.30 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Orlando on Monday
Local time
1:50 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
11 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
6h 38m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Key West, FL to Orlando, FL covers 395.3 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Flagler Avenue, South Roosevelt Boulevard, Overseas Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 197.6 miles from Key West, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Key West, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Key West, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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