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Trip from Orlando, FL to Saint Augustine 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 55m

Distance

98.9 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Saint Augustine Shores, FL, FL

Saint Augustine Shores, FL

Ethan Essig

Trip Overview

The drive from Orlando, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 98.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 4, I 95, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.74 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.

Midpoint

49.4 miles from Orlando, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 98.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 4 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.6 miles on I 4.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 48.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 95. 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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These 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
6
49.2 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
7
50.6 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
7
86.9 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Saint Augustine

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 298 Toward US 1: Saint Augustine
9
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes ,...

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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL, road signs point toward Jacksonville, Faver Dykes and Fort Matanzas.

Jacksonville

49.2 mi in | ~56m

Faver Dykes

87.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Fort Matanzas

87.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 48.6 mi 54m
I 95 35.3 mi 38m
US 1 10.5 mi 13m
Deltona Boulevard 0.7 mi 2m
Shores Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
West Anderson Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Orange Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Entero Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 48.6 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Saint Augustine Shores, 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

49 mi · 54 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 38 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 298 Toward US 1: Saint Augustine Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

206 ft · 4 sec
Toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto US 1

11 mi · 13 min · US 1
13

Turn right onto Shores Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Shores Boulevard
14

Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Deltona Boulevard
15

Turn right onto Entero Lane

140 ft · 6 sec · Entero Lane
16

Arrive at destination

Entero Lane

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 22 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.4 miles or 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Augustine Shores, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orlando, FL

This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Orlando, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 48.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.4 mi from Orlando, FL · 56m into the drive

Downtown Daytona Beach, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Daytona Beach, FL

49 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

Altamonte Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Daytona Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Saint Augustine Shores, FL

The final approach into Saint Augustine 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.4 mi

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.4 mi

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.9

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+19044609311

Visit website

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14079065119

Visit website

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14076011796

Visit website

KOS COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.1

Maitland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14079516717

Visit website

Framework Craft Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.1

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13213164345

Visit website

The Kookaburra Dondi

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 98.9

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Orange County Regional History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.9

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19048064625

Visit website

Bulow Creek State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 63.6

Ormond Beach, Florida

+13866764050

Visit website

Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.1

Longwood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14076652001

Visit website

Daytona International Speedway

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 49.4

Daytona Beach, Florida

+18007487467

Visit website

DeBary Hall Historic Site

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.3

DeBary, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13866683840

Visit website

Central Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.1

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14075993334

Visit website

Howell Branch Preserve

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.1

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–8:30 pm

+14075993397

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 88.7
Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $15 near mile 98.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.74 one way

$31.48 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $17.12 $34.25
premium $4.72 $18.39 $36.78
diesel $5.61 $21.84 $43.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.38 $4.75
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.85 $6.33

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orlando, FL

Morning in Orlando on Saturday

Local time

10:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Augustine Shores, FL

Morning in Saint Augustine Shores on Saturday

Local time

10:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

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

1h 55m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 98.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 4, I 95, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.4 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 $15.74 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 98.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Orlando, FL and Saint Augustine Shores, FL, road signs point toward Jacksonville, Faver Dykes and Fort Matanzas.

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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