Origin
Orlando, FL
Afternoon in Orlando on Friday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Apopka, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Apopka, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 15.1-mile drive from Orlando to Apopka in Florida is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, it's an economical trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like North Orange Blossom Trail and Edgewater Drive, with a brief 24% share of highway driving, suggesting a more local, turn-heavy experience. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the duration is minimal, you can tackle this drive anytime without needing to split it. It's a straightforward local journey within the same region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 15.1-mile trip. While 24% of the journey involves highway driving, much of it will be on roads like North Orange Blossom Trail and Edgewater Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on North Orange Blossom Trail, giving you a sense of the local road network. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, prepare for a more engaging drive with frequent turns and intersections as you navigate between Orlando and Apopka.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Orange Blossom Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 527 / South Orange Avenue.
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 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 527 / South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto FL 527 / South Orange Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 4 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 4 East
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 4
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward FL 426: Fairbanks Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward FL 426: Fairbanks Avenue
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 441 / North Orange Blossom Trail
Turn right onto US 441 / North Orange Blossom Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Orange Blossom Trail | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| I 4 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Edgewater Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Fairbanks Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clarcona Ocoee Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Orange Blossom Trail
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Apopka, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
458 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Anderson Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 4 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 4
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 87
Toward FL 426: Fairbanks Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight
396 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn slight left onto FL 426
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairbanks Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto FL 424
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgewater Drive
10
Turn left onto Clarcona Ocoee Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Clarcona Ocoee Road
11
Turn right onto US 441
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Orange Blossom Trail
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Central Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.81 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Apopka, FL
Afternoon in Apopka on Friday
Local time
12:05 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
24m 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 Orlando, FL to Apopka, FL covers 15.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Orange Blossom Trail, I 4, Edgewater Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Orlando, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.40 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 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: 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.
The route from Orlando, FL to Apopka, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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