Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
230.9 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: Connor Scott McManus
The drive from Surfside, FL to Orlando, FL covers 230.9 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 95th Street, Byron Avenue, 96th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.57 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
115.5 miles from Surfside, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 44m drive with frequent turns across 230.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 44m 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 Surfside, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 95th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Byron Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 96th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 123rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Miami Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 125th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 125th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside, FL and Orlando, FL.
Start on Carlyle Avenue
Turn right onto 95th Street
Exit the roundabout onto Byron Avenue
Turn left onto 96th Street
Continue on Broad Causeway
Continue on Northeast 123rd Street
Continue on North Miami Boulevard
Continue on Northeast 125th Street
Continue on Northwest 125th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Keep slight right
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
Turn right onto West South Street
Turn slight right
Arrive at your 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Surfside, 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 Surfside, FL
This is one driving day of about 230.9 miles and 3h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.5 mi from Surfside, FL · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 115.5 miles from Surfside, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.57 one way
$77.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $41.78 | $83.56 |
| premium | $4.90 | $44.51 | $89.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.30 | $102.60 |
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: 80.8 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 | 69.3 | 0 | $24.24 | $11.08 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.33 | $14.78 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Surfside on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Port Saint Lucie, FL
115 mi in
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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