Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altamonte Springs, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Traveling the 11 miles from Altamonte Springs to Orlando is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. Because this is such a brief trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-4, East Altamonte Drive, and West Anderson Street. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a highly economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Since both cities are located within the same Florida region, you won't experience significant environmental shifts, but you will move from the suburban character of Altamonte Springs into the heart of Orlando.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| East Altamonte Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maitland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Orienta Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Altamonte Springs, FL and Orlando, FL.
Start on Orienta Avenue
Turn right onto CR 427
Turn left onto FL 436
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Anderson Street
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Turn right onto West South Street
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Anderson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Altamonte Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Destination
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This highway-focused drive is characterized by a quick transition from local streets to major thoroughfares. Approximately 67% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the highway, ensuring a fast-paced experience. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-4, which spans 7.3 miles of the total distance. The personality of the road is functional and direct, favoring efficiency over scenic wandering. Expect a consistent driving rhythm as you merge onto the interstate and navigate the short distance between these two urban hubs.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and East Altamonte Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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