Origin
Maitland, FL
Late night in Maitland on Friday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maitland, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maitland, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Maitland to Orlando, you are looking at a quick 8.4-mile trip that typically takes just 15 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is easily completed in a single day, leaving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on the highway, making it an efficient way to traverse this part of Florida. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. It is a straightforward, mixed-drive route that connects two neighboring communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a mix of urban navigation and highway travel, utilizing I-4, Orlando Avenue, and Lee Road. You will find yourself transitioning between local streets and the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 3.6 miles on I-4. The character of the road changes as you move from the quieter streets of Maitland into the more connected corridors leading toward Orlando. Since the highway share is 42%, you will experience a balance of controlled-access driving and standard city road conditions. Expect a functional, no-nonsense transit that moves you between these points efficiently.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Horatio Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 8.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Horatio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Horatio Avenue
Turn right onto Horatio Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road
Turn right onto FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Boone Avenue
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Orlando Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Horatio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maitland, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Horatio Avenue
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Horatio Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 17; US 92
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Orlando Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
6
Merge onto I 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
9
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 4
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 4
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 83
Toward Anderson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Anderson Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
15
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Orlando on Friday
Local time
1:50 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 Maitland, FL to Orlando, FL covers 8.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, Orlando Avenue, Lee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Maitland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 8.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Horatio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maitland, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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