Origin
Orlando, FL
Evening in Orlando on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Midway, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Midway, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Orlando to Midway is 28.2 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Seminole Expressway, East-West Expressway, and Central Florida GreeneWay, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, making it a straightforward drive for locals or visitors looking for a quick transition. Given its brevity and focus on expressways, it's best suited for those who prefer efficient travel over a leisurely scenic journey. Plan for a 36-minute drive time, factoring in potential light traffic within the Orlando metro area. This route is ideal for a single-day trip, requiring minimal planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey taking place on expressways. You'll encounter the Seminole Expressway, East-West Expressway, and Central Florida GreeneWay, indicating a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.1 miles on the Seminole Expressway, offering a consistent segment of open road. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth, direct travel rather than winding local roads or varied terrain. The route is designed for efficiency, moving you quickly between points with minimal deviations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seminole Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seminole Expressway and East-West Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
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 18
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 417 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beac...
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CR 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport, Lake Mary Boulevard
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 49
Toward CR 427: Orlando Sanford International Ai...
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Sipes Avenue
Turn left onto Sipes Avenue
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.
Between Orlando, FL and Midway, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Cr 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Daytona Beach
6.9 mi in
|
~8m
Cr 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport
23.5 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole Expressway | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| East-West Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| East 25th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ronald Reagan Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Anderson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sipes Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seminole Expressway
— 11.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Midway, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
458 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Anderson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 18
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beach
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on FL 417 Toll
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Seminole Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 49
Toward CR 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport, Lake Mary Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 427
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 425
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Avenue
13
Turn right onto FL 46
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 25th Street
14
Turn left onto Sipes Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sipes Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Sipes Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Midway, FL
Evening in Midway on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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
36m 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 Midway, FL covers 28.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seminole Expressway, East-West Expressway, Central Florida GreeneWay. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.49 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orlando, FL and Midway, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Cr 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Canaveral National Seashore.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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