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Trip from West DeLand, FL to Orlando, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown West DeLand, FL, FL

West DeLand, FL

Arian Fernandez

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

Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from West DeLand, FL to Orlando, FL covers 39 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 4, FL 472, South Woodland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.7 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 52m highway drive covering 39 miles, with most of the trip on I 4 and FL 472. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.7 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 22 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 29.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and FL 472. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 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 15 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

6
7.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 4 West

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 4 West
6
26.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
36.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 84B Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
7
38.4 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward Anderson Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 83 Toward Anderson Street
6
38.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | Boone Avenue

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 29.7 mi 35m
FL 472 2.7 mi 3m
South Woodland Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
South State Road 15a 1.4 mi 2m
West Beresford Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Taylor Road 0.3 mi <1m
West Anderson Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Woodward Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 29.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mockingbird Lane

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Mockingbird Lane
2

Turn right onto West Winnemissett Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Winnemissett Avenue
3

Turn right onto South Woodward Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Woodward Avenue
4

Turn left onto West Beresford Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Beresford Avenue
5

Turn right onto FL 15A

1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a
6

Continue on FL 15A

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Taylor Road
7

Turn right onto US 17; US 92

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Woodland Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Continue on FL 472

2.7 mi · 3 min · FL 472
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 4 West Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 4

19 mi · 21 min · I 4
Use the right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 4

10 mi · 13 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 84B Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
15

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
16

Merge onto I 4

0.7 mi · 55 sec · I 4
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Exit 83 Toward Anderson Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto West Anderson Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · West Anderson Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto West South Street

198 ft · 4 sec · West South Street
21

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from West DeLand, FL · 26m into the drive

city in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Mary, FL

20 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

Conway, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Mary, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from West DeLand, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Orlando, FL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Orlando, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.21 one way

$12.42 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $6.75 $13.51
premium $4.72 $7.25 $14.50
diesel $5.61 $8.61 $17.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.87
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.41 $1.56
EV Truck/SUV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

West DeLand, FL

Evening in West DeLand on Friday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Evening in Orlando on Friday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

52m 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 West DeLand, FL to Orlando, FL covers 39 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 4, FL 472, South Woodland Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from West DeLand, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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 15 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from West DeLand, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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