Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Gotha, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Gotha, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to Gotha, FL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Expressway, Morton Jones Road, Woodlawn Cemetery Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on East-West Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 10.7 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Expressway and Morton Jones Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.4 miles on East-West Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Expressway and Morton Jones Road. 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
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FL 527 / South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto FL 527 / South Orange Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge onto FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Good Homes Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Good Homes Road
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 526 / Old Winter Garden Road
Turn right onto CR 526 / Old Winter Garden Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Hempel Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Hempel Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Expressway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Morton Jones Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Woodlawn Cemetery Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hempel Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Good Homes Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Winter Garden Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Orange Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lucerne Circle West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Expressway
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Gotha, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn straight
238 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lucerne Circle West
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West
6
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 2
Toward Good Homes Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Good Homes Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Good Homes Road
9
Turn right onto CR 526
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Old Winter Garden Road
10
Turn left onto Woodlawn Cemetery Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Cemetery Road
11
Turn right onto Morton Jones Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Morton Jones Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Hempel Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hempel Avenue
13
Turn right
230 ft
·
16 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gotha, FL
Late night in Gotha on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 Gotha, FL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Expressway, Morton Jones Road, Woodlawn Cemetery Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.70 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 is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 527 / South Orange Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Orlando, FL to Gotha, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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