Trip from Pace, FL to Orlando, FL

Drive Time

8h 3m

Distance

438.5 mi

706 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

49 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 55m ★

6 AM

8h 4m

8 AM

8h 21m

10 AM

8h 10m

12 PM

8h 8m

3 PM

8h 11m

5 PM

8h 20m

8 PM

7h 59m

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

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Pace, FL

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Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pace, FL to Orlando, FL covers 438.5 miles and takes about 8h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, I 75, Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

219.3 miles from Pace, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 3m highway drive covering 438.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 264.2 miles on I 10.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 264.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in near I 10.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 438.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 13.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 385.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 428 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

13.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

385.7 mi into trip | ~7h 3m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

428 mi into trip | ~7h 48m in | FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

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 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

437 mi into trip | ~7h 59m in

Take the exit toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

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 9 Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Tra...

437.9 mi into trip | ~8h 1m in | West Anderson Street

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Pace, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.

Florida's Turnpike South

385.7 mi in | ~7h 3m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	264.2 mi	4h 43m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Florida's Turnpike	42.3 mi	45m
Caroline Street	12.1 mi	21m
East-West Expressway	7.1 mi	8m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway	1.8 mi	2m
FL 87	1.3 mi	2m
Carter Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 264.2 mi, about 4h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pace, FL and Orlando, FL.

Start on US 90

12 mi · 21 min · Caroline Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FL 87

1.3 mi · 2 min · FL 87

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

264 mi · 4 hr 43 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

42 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll

1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Exit 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FL 408 Toll

7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 9 Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Carter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Carter Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

202 ft · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

Continue on Hicks Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Anderson Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West South Street

198 ft · 4 sec · West South Street

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 219.3 miles from Pace, FL, or about 4h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.2 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 96 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 219.3 miles or 4h 4m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 219.3 miles or 4h 4m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 55m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pace, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pace, FL

Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Orlando, FL

Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Pace, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 264.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 219.3 mi from Pace, FL · 4h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

219 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Tallahassee, FL

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Orlando, FL

255.8 mi · 4h 45m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tallahassee, FL

219 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tallahassee, FL after about 219 miles or 4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 219.3 miles from Pace, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Orlando, FL

The final approach into Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Orlando, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $25

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$73.25 one way

$146.50 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 153 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$79.34	$158.69
premium	$4.90	$84.52	$169.05
diesel	$5.64	$97.42	$194.84

Estimated Tolls: $2.96

Florida's Turnpike (42.3 mi) $2.96

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$206–$316

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 153.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

49 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Seafood Dock - Tesla Supercharger

Gainesville, FL

Tesla

23 DCFC

Santa Fe Crossings - Tesla Supercharger (Wawa)

Alachua, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Tallahassee, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

14 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Crestview, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Quincy, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Westend Square - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tesla: 20 Blink Network: 6 FPLEV: 5 EV Connect: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 JULE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	131.5	1	$46.04	$21.05
Efficient EV	109.6	1	$38.37	$17.54
EV Truck/SUV	175.4	2	$61.39	$28.06

Gas CO2

153 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Pace, FL

Morning in Pace on Monday

Local time

8:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Morning in Orlando on Monday

Local time

9:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 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

8h 3m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pace, FL to Orlando, FL covers 438.5 miles and takes about 8h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, I 75, Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 219 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 219.3 miles from Pace, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Pace, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.

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Trip from Pace, FL to Orlando, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Orlando, FL

National Parks Near This Route

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pace, FL

Orlando, FL

1 hour later

2 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 3m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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