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Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
153.3 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
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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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Alva, FL
Larry Milligan
The drive from Orlando, FL to Alva, FL covers 153.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, I 4, FL 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.8 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 153.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and I 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.8 miles on US 27.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 4. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boone Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 4 West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Alva, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Clermont along the way.
Clermont
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 97.8 mi | 2h 7m |
| I 4 | 27.7 mi | 33m |
| FL 29 | 14 mi | 18m |
| Hickpochee Avenue | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Anderson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Alva, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto FL 527
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
Turn left onto West South Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 27
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27; US 98
Continue on US 27; US 98
Turn right onto FL 29
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80
Turn right onto Broadway Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 153.3 miles and 3h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.7 mi from Orlando, FL · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.8 miles.
The final approach into Alva, 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 Alva, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.40 one way
$48.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $26.54 | $53.09 |
| premium | $4.72 | $28.51 | $57.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Orlando on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Alva on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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