Origin
Orlando, FL
Afternoon in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Florida Ridge, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
111.1 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
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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Florida Ridge, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to Florida Ridge, FL covers 111.1 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Orange Avenue, East Anderson Street, FL 408 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.6 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | — | — |
| East Anderson Street | — | — |
| FL 408 | — | — |
| East-West Expressway | — | — |
| FL 417 | — | — |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | — | — |
| FL 528 | — | — |
| FL 528 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Florida Ridge, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
459 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Anderson Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
5
Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
7
Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
8
Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
10
Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
11
Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
13
Merge slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Lake Wales, Vero Beach
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
FL 60: Lake Wales, Vero Beach
15
Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Regional Airport
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Regional Airport
16
Turn left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn right onto 82nd Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
82nd Avenue
18
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto Oslo Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Oslo Road
20
Continue on 9th Street Southwest
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
9th Street Southwest
21
Turn right onto 7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Road Southwest
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.6 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.6 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florida Ridge, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orlando, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Orlando, FL
This is one driving day of about 111.1 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Orlando, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.6 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.68 one way
$35.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $19.24 | $38.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.67 | $5.33 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.55 | $7.11 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Florida Ridge, FL
Afternoon in Florida Ridge on Saturday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 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
2h 12m 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?
111.1 mi in 2h 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Orange Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orlando, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Orlando, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Orlando, FL
Full guide →For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 111.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florida Ridge, 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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