Origin
Orlando, FL
Evening in Orlando on Friday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Trip from Orlando, FL to South Patrick Shores, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.6-mile drive from Orlando to South Patrick Shores, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. The majority of your journey, about 72% of it, will be on highways, offering a predominantly high-speed experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this route is an economical choice for a quick getaway. You'll primarily navigate via the Beachline Expressway and I-95, making it a convenient option for those looking to reach the coast without a significant time commitment. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a planned day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 1-hour, 21-minute trip. With 72% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 25.3-mile segment on the Beachline Expressway. This means you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, making good progress towards South Patrick Shores. While the route is predominantly highway, transitions between these main arteries like I-95 will offer brief changes in scenery and pace. The overall character is one of efficiency, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beachline Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beachline Expressway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 13.7 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
6.9 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 right at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International...
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
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 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Coco...
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 188
Toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satell...
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 South Patrick Shores, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach, Tampa, Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Satellite Beach.
Daytona Beach
6.9 mi in
|
~8m
Tampa
7.1 mi in
|
~9m
Cocoa
13.7 mi in
|
~17m
Kennedy Space Center
14.2 mi in
|
~18m
Satellite Beach
57.2 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beachline Expressway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| I 95 | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Pineda Causeway | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| East-West Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| South Patrick Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Anderson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Lucia Court | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beachline Expressway
— 25.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and South Patrick Shores, 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 right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
11
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 188
Toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto FL 404
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Pineda Causeway
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward FL 513: Patrick Space Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto FL 513
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Patrick Drive
18
Turn right onto Saint Georges Court
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Georges Court
19
Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Jolly Roger Drive
20
Turn left onto Saint Lucia Court
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saint Lucia Court
21
Arrive at destination
Saint Lucia Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Orlando, FL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Patrick Shores, FL
The final approach into South Patrick Shores, 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
$10.44 one way
$20.88 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
South Patrick Shores, FL
Evening in South Patrick Shores on Friday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
12 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 21m 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 South Patrick Shores, FL covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beachline Expressway, I 95, Pineda Causeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 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 $10.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orlando, FL and South Patrick Shores, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach, Tampa, Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Satellite Beach.
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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