Origin
Orlando, FL
Evening in Orlando on Thursday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Hendry County, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
169.6 mi
273 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Hendry County, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to Hendry County, FL covers 169.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, FL 78, Kenansville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.00 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.8 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 169.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 169.6 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and FL 78. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 65.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 78. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 169.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Ocala
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
8
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
6
73.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 441 / Kenansville Road
Turn sharp left onto US 441 / Kenansville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Hendry County, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Myers along the way.
Fort Myers
152.7 mi in
|
~3h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 65.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| FL 78 | 34.4 mi | 46m |
| Kenansville Road | 31.2 mi | 39m |
| Sam Jones Trail | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| US 27 | 8 mi | 11m |
| I 4 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US 441 | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| North Devil's Garden Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Hendry County, 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
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Anderson Street
4
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Boone Avenue
5
Turn left onto West South Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West South Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 4 West
7
Merge onto I 4
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
FL 60
15
Turn sharp left onto US 441
31 mi
·
39 min
·
Kenansville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 441
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 441
17
Turn right onto FL 78
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 78
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on FL 78
30 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 78
19
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
20
Continue on US 27; FL 78
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
21
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
22
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
23
Continue on US 27
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 27
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
25
Merge onto FL 80
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 80
26
Turn left onto CR 833
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Sam Jones Trail
27
Continue on CR 833
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Devil's Garden Road
28
Continue on CR 833
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sam Jones Trail
29
Arrive at destination
CR 833
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.8 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 miles.
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 37 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.8 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendry County, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Orlando, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 169.6 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Orlando, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 65.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.8 mi from Orlando, FL · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.8 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.6 miles.
Arriving in Hendry County, FL
The final approach into Hendry County, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hendry County, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.00 one way
$53.99 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| premium | $4.72 | $31.54 | $63.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.59
Florida's Turnpike
(65.6 mi)
$4.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.74 | $10.85 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Hendry County, FL
Evening in Hendry County on Thursday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
18 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
3h 39m 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 Hendry County, FL covers 169.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 78, Kenansville 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 84.8 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 $27.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 169.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Hendry County, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Myers along the way.
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