Drive Time
39m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Connor Scott McManus
If you are planning to travel from Orange City to Orlando, you are looking at a straightforward 36.2-mile journey. This trip typically takes around 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the trek, keeping your travel budget very low. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Both locations are situated within Florida, so you will remain in the same regional climate throughout your drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from Volusia County into the heart of Orlando without the need for complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.1 miles from Orange City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating Volusia Avenue, Charles Richard Beall Boulevard, and local roads, with a highway share of 0%. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted drive on Volusia Avenue is 0 miles, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The route is strictly local, so your pace will be dictated by the flow of surface street traffic. Staying alert is key, as the road requires your full attention through the various transitions between these local arteries.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Orange City, FL to Orlando, FL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orange City, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Volusia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles Richard Beall Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ivanhoe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boone Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Orange City, FL and Orlando, FL.
Start on East Graves Avenue
Turn left onto Volusia Avenue
Continue on Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
Continue on C.R. Beall Boulevard
Take the ramp right toward I 4 West
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street
Turn left onto West Anderson Street
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Turn right onto West South Street
Turn slight right
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a short, 39-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it best fits your schedule. With zero planned stops required, you can easily complete the trip in one go without worrying about long-distance fatigue. Keep in mind that because the route consists entirely of local roads, travel times may fluctuate slightly depending on local traffic conditions. Budget your $6 fuel cost before you head out to ensure a smooth departure. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active, as the turn-heavy nature of the route makes it easy to miss a transition on the local streets.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 36.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Orange City, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Orange City, FL
This is one driving day of about 36.2 miles and 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Orange City, FL · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Orange City, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| premium | $4.90 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Orange City on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Eagle Lake, FL
18 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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