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Trip from Williston Highlands, FL to Orlando, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

106.8 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Williston Highlands, FL to Orlando, FL covers 106.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.00 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

53.4 miles from Williston Highlands, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 106.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 106.8 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.8 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 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 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 13 key points

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

5
29 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South: Tampa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 75 South: Tampa
8
54 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
8
96.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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
8
105.3 mi into trip | ~2h 5m 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...
6
106.2 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | West Anderson Street

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Williston Highlands, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Titusville.

Florida's Turnpike South

54 mi in | ~1h 8m | via Florida's Turnpike

Titusville

96.3 mi in | ~1h 54m | via FL 408 Toll

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 42.3 mi 45m
I 75 24.7 mi 26m
US 27 19 mi 23m
FL 121 7.9 mi 12m
East-West Expressway 7.1 mi 8m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway 1.8 mi 2m
East Levy Street 1.3 mi 3m
Northeast 140th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 42.3 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Northeast 6th Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Northeast 6th Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto CR 316

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 140th Avenue
3

Turn left onto East Levy Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street
4

Turn left onto FL 121

7.9 mi · 12 min · FL 121
5

Turn right onto US 27

19 mi · 23 min · US 27
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
7

Merge onto I 75

25 mi · 26 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

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.
10

Continue on FL 408 Toll

7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Continue on Carter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

202 ft · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
14

Continue on Hicks Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
15

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto West South Street

198 ft · 4 sec · West South Street
18

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec
19

Arrive at destination

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 53.4 miles from Williston Highlands, FL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 23 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Williston Highlands, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Williston Highlands, FL

This is one driving day of about 106.8 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Williston Highlands, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.4 mi from Williston Highlands, FL · 1h 8m into the drive

Downtown Wildwood, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wildwood, FL

53 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

Ocala, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wildwood, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Williston Highlands, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.00 one way

$34.00 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $18.49 $36.98
premium $4.72 $19.86 $39.72
diesel $5.61 $23.58 $47.16

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

$17

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32 0 $11.21 $5.13
Efficient EV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27
EV Truck/SUV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.84

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Williston Highlands, FL

Late night in Williston Highlands on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Patchy Fog

SSE 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Orlando, FL

Late night in Orlando on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Wildwood, FL

53 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 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

2h 9m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Williston Highlands, FL to Orlando, FL covers 106.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, US 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.4 miles from Williston Highlands, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.00 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 106.8 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 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 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.

Between Williston Highlands, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Titusville.

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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