Trip from Malone, FL to Orlando, FL

Drive Time

5h 4m

Distance

331.2 mi

533 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 51m ★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Orlando, FL, FL

Orlando, FL

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Malone, FL to Orlando, FL covers 331.2 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 10th Street, I-75 South, Florida's Turnpike South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.33 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

165.6 miles from Malone, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 4m drive with frequent turns across 331.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Street 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

This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malone, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
10th Street Unavailable Refreshing
I-75 South Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike South Unavailable Refreshing
FL 408 Unavailable Refreshing
East-West Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
US 17 Unavailable Refreshing
Carter Street Unavailable Refreshing
Hicks Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 10th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Malone, FL and Orlando, FL.

1

Start on 8th Avenue

39 ft · 8 sec · 8th Avenue
2

Turn left onto 10th Street

14 mi · 20 min · 10th Street
3

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 2 min
4

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 3 min
5

Take the ramp slight left

0.4 mi · 58 sec
6

Merge slight left

153 mi · 2 hr 44 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-75 South: Tampa
8

Merge slight left

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min
9

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

42 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
10

Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

1.8 mi · 2 min · FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
11

Continue on East-West Expressway

7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
13

Continue on Carter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Carter Street
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

203 ft · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
15

Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
16

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Anderson Street
17

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
18

Turn right onto West South Street

197 ft · 5 sec · West South Street
19

Turn slight right

102 ft · 4 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.6 miles from Malone, FL, or about 2h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 165.6 miles or 2h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 9m

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 Malone, 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 Malone, FL

This is one driving day of about 331.2 miles and 5h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Malone, 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 165.6 mi from Malone, FL · 2h 32m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

166 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.

Popular next leg

Lake City, FL to Orlando, FL

153.5 mi · 2h 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.6 miles from Malone, 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.

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

$55.33 one way

$110.65 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $59.93 $119.86
premium $4.90 $63.84 $127.68
diesel $5.64 $73.58 $147.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.4 1 $34.78 $15.90
Efficient EV 82.8 0 $28.98 $13.25
EV Truck/SUV 132.5 1 $46.37 $21.20

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Malone, FL

Morning in Malone on Monday

Local time

11:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Afternoon in Orlando on Monday

Local time

12:44 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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

5h 4m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Malone, FL to Orlando, FL covers 331.2 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, I-75 South, Florida's Turnpike South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.6 miles from Malone, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malone, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Malone, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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