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Trip from Orlando, FL to Inwood, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

47.5 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

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Downtown Inwood, FL, FL

Inwood, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 47.5-mile drive from Orlando to Inwood, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 90% of the journey on major roads like I-4 and US 92. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a quick excursion within Florida. Given the short distance and primary highway profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It’s a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.7 miles from Orlando, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 47.5-mile trip, with 90% of your travel occurring on major arteries like I-4 and US 92. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34 miles on I-4, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the route incorporates local roads like CR 557, providing brief shifts in scenery and pace. The overall feel is one of efficient transit, designed for covering ground quickly rather than leisurely exploration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 34 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and CR 557. 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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 11 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 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Boone Avenue

Turn right onto Boone Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 4 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I 4 West
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 4

Merge onto I 4

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

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 48 Toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Orlando, FL and Inwood, FL, road signs point toward Cr 557: Lake Alfred and Winter Haven.

Cr 557: Lake Alfred

34.7 mi in | ~42m

Winter Haven

34.7 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 34 mi 40m
CR 557 6.4 mi 9m
US 92 2.5 mi 3m
Jersey Road 0.9 mi 2m
34th Street Northwest 0.9 mi 2m
Lake Shore Way 0.6 mi 1m
Shinn Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
West South Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 34 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Inwood, 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

34 mi · 40 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 48 Toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto CR 557

6.4 mi · 9 min · CR 557
10

Turn right onto US 17; US 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
11

Continue on US 17; US 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
12

Turn straight onto US 92

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 92
13

Turn left onto Jersey Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Jersey Road
14

Turn left onto FL 544

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Havendale Boulevard
15

Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest

0.9 mi · 2 min · 34th Street Northwest
16

Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Avenue M Northwest
17

Arrive at destination

Avenue M Northwest

Trip Plan

Given the short 1-hour duration and 47.5-mile distance, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Plan for the estimated $8 fuel cost and consider that the longest stretch on I-4 is 34 miles, so you’ll have opportunities to exit for breaks relatively soon after departing Orlando. Since this is a short, highway-centric drive, you likely won't need to factor in many stops. A good tip is to check traffic conditions on I-4 before you leave, as it can be busy, especially during peak commuting hours.

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 23.7 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 10 miles or 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.7 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orlando, FL

This is one driving day of about 47.5 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Orlando, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 34 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.7 mi from Orlando, FL · 29m into the drive

city in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Alfred, FL

24 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

Tangelo Park, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Celebration, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Inwood, FL

The final approach into Inwood, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.56 one way

$15.12 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $8.22 $16.45
premium $4.72 $8.83 $17.66
diesel $5.61 $10.49 $20.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $4.99 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orlando, FL

Evening in Orlando on Wednesday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Inwood, FL

Evening in Inwood on Wednesday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 4m 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 Inwood, FL covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, CR 557, US 92. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 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 $7.56 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 1h 4m drive. You will face about 11 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 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Orlando, FL and Inwood, FL, road signs point toward Cr 557: Lake Alfred and Winter Haven.

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