Origin
Orlando, FL
Morning in Orlando on Monday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Longwood, FL
Drive Time
7h 39m
Distance
414.2 mi
667 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 30m
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6 AM
7h 40m
8 AM
7h 59m
10 AM
7h 47m
12 PM
7h 45m
3 PM
7h 48m
5 PM
7h 58m
8 PM
7h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Longwood, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to Longwood, FL covers 414.2 miles and takes about 7h 39m 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, Lucerne Circle West, FL 408 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207.1 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 39m drive with frequent turns across 414.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Orange Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to Longwood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lucerne Circle West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 408 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spessard L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Longwood, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn straight
240 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lucerne Circle West
5
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
FL 408 Toll West
6
Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East-West Expressway
7
Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
9
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
14
Merge slight right
226 mi
·
4 hr 2 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
16
Turn left
18 mi
·
23 min
17
Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East John Sims Parkway
18
Continue on John Sims Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John Sims Parkway
19
Keep slight right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
20
Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis Turner Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Poquito Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Poquito Road North
22
Continue on Poplar Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Road
23
Turn right onto Poquito Road
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Poquito Road
24
Turn slight left onto Poplar Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Poplar Road
25
Turn straight onto Poplar Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Avenue
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Poquito Road
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
Poquito Road
27
Turn left onto Sherwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sherwood Drive
28
Turn right onto Blenheim Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blenheim Road
29
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207.1 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 3h 49m 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 91 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.1 miles or 3h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Longwood, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orlando, FL
This is one driving day of about 414.2 miles and 7h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Orlando, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 207.1 mi from Orlando, FL · 3h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
207 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 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207.1 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Longwood, FL
The final approach into Longwood, 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 Longwood, 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
$69.19 one way
$138.38 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $74.95 | $149.89 |
| premium | $4.90 | $79.84 | $159.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $92.02 | $184.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.3 | 1 | $43.49 | $19.88 |
| Efficient EV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.24 | $16.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.7 | 2 | $57.99 | $26.51 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Longwood, FL
Morning in Longwood on Monday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 39m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Longwood, FL covers 414.2 miles and takes about 7h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Orange Avenue, Lucerne Circle West, FL 408. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 207.1 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 $69.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to Longwood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orlando, FL to Longwood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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