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Trip from Oak Hill, FL to Orlando, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

58 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

Downtown Oak Hill, FL, FL

Oak Hill, FL

Jacob Evans

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Hill, FL to Orlando, FL covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Colonial Drive, I 95, East-West Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on East Colonial Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 58 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Oak Hill, FL to Orlando, FL covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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.
East Colonial Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 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 around 23.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 11 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 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
23.5 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando

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 215 Toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando
5
45.4 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
5
45.8 mi into trip | ~58m in | FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway

Merge onto FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
57 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
57.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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 Oak Hill, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Ocoee along the way.

Ocoee

45.4 mi in | ~57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Colonial Drive 16.6 mi 22m
I 95 15.1 mi 16m
East-West Expressway 11.2 mi 13m
South US Highway 1 6.9 mi 8m
Cheney Highway 5.1 mi 6m
Deering Parkway 1 mi 1m
East South Street 0.4 mi 1m
West Halifax Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Colonial Drive — 16.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Maple Street

79 ft · 7 sec · Maple Street
2

Turn left onto West Halifax Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Halifax Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 1

6.9 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 1
4

Turn right onto CR 5A

1.0 mi · 1 min · Deering Parkway
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 16 min · I 95
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 215 Toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto FL 50

5.1 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway
9

Continue on FL 50

16 mi · 22 min · East Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on FL 50

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
12

Merge onto FL 408 Toll

11 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11A Toward Rosalind Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto East South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East South Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15

Turn sharp left

103 ft · 3 sec
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Oak Hill, FL · 34m into the drive

Downtown Bithlo, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bithlo, FL

29 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

Bithlo, FL to Orlando, FL

18.3 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Mims, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Titusville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Oak Hill, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.23 one way

$18.46 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $10.04 $20.09
premium $4.72 $10.78 $21.57
diesel $5.61 $12.81 $25.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32
EV Truck/SUV 23.2 0 $8.12 $3.71

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Oak Hill, FL

Evening in Oak Hill on Thursday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Evening in Orlando on Thursday

Local time

8:09 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 13m 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 Oak Hill, FL to Orlando, FL covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Colonial Drive, I 95, East-West Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 miles from Oak Hill, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.23 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 58 miles you will encounter 11 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 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oak Hill, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Ocoee along the way.

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