Origin
Orlando, FL
Evening in Orlando on Thursday
Local time
7:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Tangerine, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Tangerine, FL
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to Tangerine, FL covers 28.3 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 4, Orange Blossom Trail, Maitland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Orlando, FL to Tangerine, FL covers 28.3 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 4 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 4 East
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Take the exit onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck toward FL 414: Apopka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 90A-B
Toward FL 414: Apopka
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 90B
Toward FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
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 34
Toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Pl...
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orange Blossom Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Orange Blossom Trail
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Tangerine, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Maitland along the way.
Maitland
6.9 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Orange Blossom Trail | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Maitland Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Apopka Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| John Land Apopka Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Western Beltway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Earlwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| SR 429 Connector Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Tangerine, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
458 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Anderson Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 4 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 4
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Exit 90A-B
Toward FL 414: Apopka
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 90B
Toward FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland
8
Merge onto FL 414
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Maitland Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on FL 414 Toll
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Apopka Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on FL 414 Toll
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
John Land Apopka Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto FL 414 Toll; FL 429 Toll
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Beltway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
368 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 429 Connector Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 429 Connector Road
15
Turn right onto US 441
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Orange Blossom Trail
16
Turn left onto Earlwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Earlwood Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lake Street
18
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
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
Tangerine, FL
Evening in Tangerine on Thursday
Local time
7:28 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
38m 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 Tangerine, FL covers 28.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, Orange Blossom Trail, Maitland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $4.50 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 13 decision points packed into just 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Tangerine, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Maitland along the way.
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