Trip from Orlando, FL to Surfside, FL

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

231.9 mi

373 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

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Orlando, FL

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Orlando, FL to Surfside, FL covers 231.9 miles and takes about 4h 27m 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, West Anderson Street, Boone Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.74 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.9 miles from Orlando, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 231.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to Surfside, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Orange Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Anderson Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Boone Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West South Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 4 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Miami	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike	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 Surfside, FL.

Start on the route

115 ft · 5 sec · the route

Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

459 ft · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

479 ft · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

Turn right onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

Turn left onto West South Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West South Street

Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 4 West

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 7 min

Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

0.7 mi · 1 min · Miami, Ocala

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

0.5 mi · 1 min · Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

215 mi · 3 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95, US 441

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 95 South

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · SR 922: Northwest 125th Street

Turn left onto Northwest 125th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street

Continue on Northeast 125th Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 125th Street

Continue on North Miami Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Miami Boulevard

Continue on Northeast 123rd Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 123rd Street

Continue on Broad Causeway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broad Causeway

Continue on 96th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 96th Street

Turn right onto Harding Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harding Avenue

Turn right onto 92nd Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · 92nd Street

Turn left onto Carlyle Avenue

459 ft · 20 sec · Carlyle Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 115.9 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 2h 13m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.9 miles or 2h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surfside, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orlando, FL

This is one driving day of about 231.9 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orlando, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.9 mi from Orlando, FL · 2h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

116 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

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.9 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Surfside, FL

The final approach into Surfside, 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 Surfside, 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

$38.74 one way

$77.48 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$41.96	$83.92
premium	$4.90	$44.70	$89.40
diesel	$5.64	$51.52	$103.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.6	0	$24.35	$11.13
Efficient EV	58	0	$20.29	$9.28
EV Truck/SUV	92.8	1	$32.47	$14.84

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Orlando, FL

Afternoon in Orlando on Sunday

Local time

3:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Surfside, FL

Afternoon in Surfside on Sunday

Local time

3:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 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

4h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Surfside, FL covers 231.9 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Orange Avenue, West Anderson Street, Boone Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.9 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 $38.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to Surfside, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Orlando, FL to Surfside, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.