Origin
Alafaya, FL
Morning in Alafaya on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alafaya, FL to Orlando, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alafaya, FL
Arian Fernandez
Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Alafaya to Orlando, you are looking at a quick 12.5-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it functions more like a local commute than a long-distance haul. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire distance, making it an incredibly economical trip. Since both the origin and destination are located within Florida, the transition is seamless and lacks any complex regional shifts. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this straightforward route offers a simple, efficient connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Expressway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Alafaya Trail | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Alafaya Trail | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Colonial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| O'Berry Hoover Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Expressway
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alafaya, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on O'Berry Hoover Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
O'Berry Hoover Road
2
Turn right onto FL 50
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Colonial Drive
3
Turn right onto Alafaya Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alafaya Trail
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on North Alafaya Trail
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Alafaya Trail
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11A
Toward Rosalind Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn sharp left
103 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 50 / East Colonial Drive
Turn right onto FL 50 / East Colonial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Alafaya Trail
Turn right onto Alafaya Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Rosalind Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward Rosalind Avenue
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Morning in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 78% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on the East-West Expressway, Alafaya Trail, and North Alafaya Trail to navigate between points. The most significant portion of your travel occurs on the East-West Expressway, which provides a 9.7-mile uninterrupted stretch. Expect a fast-paced environment that prioritizes speed over local scenery, keeping you moving steadily until you reach your destination. While the experience is primarily defined by these major arteries, the transition from local trails to the expressway creates a distinct change in pace behind the wheel.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on East-West Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Expressway and Alafaya Trail. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near FL 50 / East Colonial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (FL 50 / East Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Alafaya Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alafaya, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Ocoee along the way.
Ocoee
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Arriving in Orlando, FL
Full guide →For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on East-West Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (FL 50 / East Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Alafaya Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orlando, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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