Driving from Bunnell to Orlando covers 75.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit across Florida. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a straightforward path between these two points. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, the efficiency of this drive allows for significant flexibility in your daily schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from the smaller community of Bunnell to the bustling hub of Orlando with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Bunnell, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 4
47.7 mi
54m
I 95
11.1 mi
12m
US Highway 1
6.3 mi
7m
State Street
5.8 mi
8m
West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
West South Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 47.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunnell, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on US 1; FL 100
0.1 mi·19 sec·State Street
2
Continue on US 1; FL 100
5.7 mi·7 min·State Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 1
115 ft·2 sec·US Highway 1
4
Continue on US 1
6.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 1
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6
Merge onto I 95
11 mi·12 min·I 95
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 260C-B-A Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International SpeedwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
513 ft·12 sec·this road
Exit 260 C B AToward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 4 West: OrlandoUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 4
37 mi·40 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 84BToward Ivanhoe BoulevardUse 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 83Toward Anderson StreetUse 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
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is under two hours, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure around peak traffic times to avoid congestion on I-4. You won't need to plan for formal stops given the short distance, but keep in mind that the highway-heavy nature of the route means you should fuel up before merging onto the interstates. Having $13 set aside for gas is a helpful baseline for your planning. To make the most of this drive, check live traffic reports before you leave Bunnell, as the 47.7-mile stretch on I-4 can be unpredictable depending on the hour. Use the flexibility of this short trip to your advantage by choosing a departure window that prioritizes a smoother, faster transit into Orlando.
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 37.5 miles from Bunnell, FL, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.7 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 45m 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 14m
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 Bunnell, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bunnell, FL
This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bunnell, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 47.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 74.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23.4 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
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 260C-B-A
Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlan...
6
23.8 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
8
25 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 4 West: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 260B
Toward I 4 West: Orlando
7
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
74.4 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.95 one way
$23.91 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$13.00
$26.01
premium
$4.72
$13.96
$27.93
diesel
$5.61
$16.58
$33.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.5
0
$7.89
$3.60
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.57
$3.00
EV Truck/SUV
30
0
$10.51
$4.81
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Bunnell, FL
Morning
in Bunnell on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orlando, FL
Morning
in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a combination of I-95, I-4, and US Highway 1 to reach your destination. Be prepared for a significant interstate stretch, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 47.7 miles on I-4. The experience behind the wheel is centered on consistent speed and efficient travel rather than winding local roads. As you transition between these primary arteries, expect the typical flow of major Florida corridors, where staying alert during high-traffic intervals is the best way to maintain a steady pace.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.7 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bunnell, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward International Airport, International Speedway and Daytona.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.7 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Orlando, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orlando, FL before heading back.
