Origin
Midway, FL
Evening in Midway on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, FL
Arian Fernandez
Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, FL to Orlando, FL covers 28.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seminole Expressway, East-West Expressway, Central Florida GreeneWay for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on Seminole Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 28.1 miles, with most of the trip on Seminole Expressway and East-West Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on Seminole Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seminole Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seminole Expressway and East-West Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward FL 417 Toll South
Navigation decision point
Toward FL 417 Toll South
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Rosalind Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward Rosalind Avenue
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Midway, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Titusville along the way.
Titusville
19.8 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole Expressway | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| East-West Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| FL 46 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ronald Reagan Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sipes Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seminole Expressway
— 11.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Sipes Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sipes Avenue
2
Turn right onto FL 46
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 46
3
Turn left onto CR 425
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Avenue
4
Continue on CR 427
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward FL 417 Toll South
6
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Seminole Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on FL 417 Toll
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
369 ft
·
9 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 33B
Toward FL 408 West: Orlando
11
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11A
Toward Rosalind Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto East South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn sharp left
103 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Orlando on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
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
2 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
37m 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 Midway, FL to Orlando, FL covers 28.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seminole Expressway, East-West Expressway, Central Florida GreeneWay. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Midway, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.47 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 10 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Midway, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Titusville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Canaveral National Seashore.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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