Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Wednesday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Seaside, FL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
400.8 mi
645 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Good
12 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 13m
★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m
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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Seaside, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to Seaside, FL covers 400.8 miles and takes about 7h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, I 75, Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 211.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.80 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
200.4 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 7h 23m highway drive covering 400.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 211.3 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 211.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 400.8 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 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
7
52.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
159.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
159.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
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 Seaside, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee and Freeport.
Tallahassee
159.6 mi in
|
~2h 53m
Freeport
371.3 mi in
|
~6h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 211.3 mi | 3h 46m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 42.6 mi | 45m |
| US Highway 331 South | 23.9 mi | 30m |
| East-West Expressway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| East County Highway 30A | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 283 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 98 West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 211.3 mi, about 3h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Seaside, 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
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on FL 408 Toll
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
16
Turn straight onto US 331
24 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 331 South
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto US 98
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 98 West
18
Turn right onto CR 283
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway 283
19
Turn left onto CR 30A
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East County Highway 30A
20
Arrive at destination
CR 30A
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 200.4 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.3 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 88 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.4 miles or 3h 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 6h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seaside, 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.
+
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.
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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 400.8 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 211.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.4 mi from Orlando, FL · 3h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.4 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 211.3 miles.
Arriving in Seaside, FL
The final approach into Seaside, 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 Seaside, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.80 one way
$127.59 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $69.40 | $138.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $74.53 | $149.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.49 | $176.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.96
Florida's Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.96
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
$64
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
Robinson Hub
Orlando, FL
CHARGEUP
18 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Winter Park, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
305 Palmetto Ave Parking
Orlando, FL
Non-Networked
6 DCFC
OPTIMUS ENERGY WP CHRGNG HUB 5
Winter Park, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
OPTIMUS ENERGY WP CHRGNG HUB 1
Winter Park, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
OPTIMUS ENERGY WP CHRGNG HUB 3
Winter Park, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
The Alfond Inn- Tesla Supercharger
Winter Park, FL
Tesla
1 DCFC
OPTIMUS ENERGY WP CHRGNG HUB 6
Winter Park, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 7
Tesla: 2
CHARGEUP: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.2 | 1 | $42.08 | $19.24 |
| Efficient EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.07 | $16.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.3 | 2 | $56.11 | $25.65 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% 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
Seaside, FL
Late night in Seaside on Wednesday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
7h 23m 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 Seaside, FL covers 400.8 miles and takes about 7h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 75, Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.4 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 $63.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 400.8 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 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Orlando, FL and Seaside, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee and Freeport.
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