Origin
Minneola, FL
Evening in Minneola on Friday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneola, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minneola, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.8-mile drive from Minneola to Orlando, Florida, typically takes about 35 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With 84% of the journey on highways, it's a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for such a short distance. You'll primarily be using major arteries like Florida's Turnpike and the Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway. This route is designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss, so plan for a direct journey rather than a leisurely exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 26.8-mile trip. With 84% of the route on high-speed roads, you'll experience stretches of consistent travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 12.3 miles along Florida's Turnpike, allowing for a smooth cruise. This drive emphasizes efficient travel, so while there aren't many deviations from the main roads, the focus is on covering ground quickly. It's a modern, well-maintained highway experience designed for commuters and travelers heading into the Orlando area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and East-West Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR Old 50 / East Washington Street.
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 26.8 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 0.1 miles (CR Old 50 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR Old 50 / East Washington Street
Turn right onto CR Old 50 / East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway toward FL 408 Toll East: 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 265
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Tra...
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Anderson Street
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Minneola, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Titusville.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Titusville
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via FL 408 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| East-West Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Hancock Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Highway 50 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Carter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneola, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on South Bloxam Avenue
435 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Bloxam Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR Old 50
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Continue on CR Old 50
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 50
4
Turn left onto North Hancock Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hancock Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Orlando
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Exit 265
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
12
Continue on Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
13
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
16
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Florida's Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Orlando on Friday
Local time
8:25 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
1 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
35m 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 Minneola, FL to Orlando, FL covers 26.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, East-West Expressway, Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Minneola, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 26.8 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 0.1 miles (CR Old 50 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Minneola, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Titusville.
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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