Origin
Montverde, FL
Afternoon in Montverde on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montverde, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montverde, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montverde, FL to Orlando, FL covers 24.1 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Expressway, Florida's Turnpike, 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on East-West Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 6 mi | 6m |
| 7th Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| FL 50 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| CR 455 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Carter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montverde, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street
3
Enter roundabout
102 ft
·
2 sec
4
Continue
175 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto CR 455
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
7th Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 455; CR Old 50
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
CR 455; CR Old 50
7
Continue on CR 455; CR Old 50
496 ft
·
10 sec
·
CR 455; CR Old 50
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 455
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
CR 455
9
Continue on CR 455
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 455
10
Turn left onto FL 50
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 50
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
19
Continue on Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
23
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Anderson Street
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Florida's Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
SSE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
18 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
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
24.1 mi in 35m, mostly highway — 7.1 mi of that is on East-West Expressway.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on East-West Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Expressway and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 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 13 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Montverde, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami and Titusville.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Miami
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Titusville
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
|
via FL 408 Toll
About the Cities
Arriving in Orlando, FL
Full guide →For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.1 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 (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on East-West Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Orlando, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orlando, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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