Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
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Altamonte Springs, FL
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The drive from Orlando, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL covers 10.9 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 4, East Altamonte Drive, West Anderson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 15m highway drive covering 10.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 4 and East Altamonte Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 4.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and East Altamonte Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 527 / South Orange Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 527 / South Orange Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto FL 527 / South Orange Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 4 East
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Orienta Avenue
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Casselberry along the way.
Casselberry
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East Altamonte Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maitland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Orange Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Orienta Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Altamonte Springs, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto FL 527
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Turn straight onto FL 436
Turn right onto CR 427
Turn left onto Orienta Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Orlando on Friday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Altamonte Springs on Friday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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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