Origin
Orchid, FL
Afternoon in Orchid on Saturday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orchid, FL to Indian River Shores, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orchid, FL
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Indian River Shores, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Orchid, FL to Indian River Shores, FL covers 6.2 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR A1A, FL 510, Johns Island Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on SR A1A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR A1A | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| FL 510 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Johns Island Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Indian Harbor Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Indies Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Orchid Island Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Grove Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Silver Moss Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR A1A
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchid, FL and Indian River Shores, FL.
1
Start on Indies Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Indies Drive
2
Turn left onto Grove Place
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Grove Place
3
At end of road, turn right onto Orchid Island Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchid Island Drive
4
Turn left onto FL 510
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 510
5
Turn right onto SR A1A
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR A1A
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Johns Island Drive
145 ft
·
8 sec
·
Johns Island Drive
Use the right lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto Silver Moss Drive
213 ft
·
7 sec
·
Silver Moss Drive
8
Turn left onto Johns Island Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Johns Island Drive
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Johns Island Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Johns Island Drive
10
At end of road, turn right onto Indian Harbor Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Harbor Road
11
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
51 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Orchid Island Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Orchid Island Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR A1A
Turn right onto SR A1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Johns Island Drive
Turn right onto Johns Island Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Silver Moss Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Silver Moss Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Johns Island Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Johns Island Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.97 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Indian River Shores, FL
Afternoon in Indian River Shores on Saturday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
6.2 mi in 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on SR A1A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Orchid Island Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (Orchid Island Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (Johns Island Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on SR A1A. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles (Orchid Island Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (Johns Island Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indian River Shores, FL before heading back.
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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