Origin
Bushnell, FL
Late night in Bushnell on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushnell, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushnell, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bushnell to Orlando, expect a straightforward journey covering 55.9 miles. You should set aside approximately 1 hour and 1 minute of drive time for this trip. Since the distance is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting around $9 for fuel will cover your transit costs between these two Florida locations. Because this route involves no scheduled stops, you can easily navigate the distance in one go. It is a practical, efficient connection that links these two areas of the state without requiring a complex itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 29.7 mi | 31m |
| East-West Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| US 301 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Central Parkway | 4 mi | 6m |
| CR 470 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| McNeill Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Noble Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 29.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushnell, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on West Noble Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Noble Avenue
2
Continue on US 301
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 301
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 470
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
CR 470
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
188 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Parkway
5
Continue on CR 470
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Parkway
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Parkway
7
Continue on CR 470
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Parkway
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Parkway
9
Continue on CR 470
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Parkway
10
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
186 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Parkway
11
Continue on CR 470
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Parkway
13
Continue on Central Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Parkway
14
Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Parkway
15
Continue on Central Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Central Parkway
16
Turn right onto McNeill Drive
526 ft
·
11 sec
·
McNeill Drive
17
Continue on McNeill Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
McNeill Drive
18
Continue on CR 470
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
CR 470
19
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South
20
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
30 mi
·
31 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
26
Continue on Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
27
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
30
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Bushnell, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 470
Turn right onto CR 470
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 470 / Central Parkway
Enter roundabout onto CR 470 / Central Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
46 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
West Anderson Street
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.99 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
Florida's Turnpike
(29.7 mi)
$2.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
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
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
1h 14m 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 55.9-mile route is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the region. You will spend your time transitioning between Central Parkway, McNeill Drive, and Florida's Turnpike South. Unlike a long-haul interstate cruise, this path features zero percent highway share, keeping you off the major high-speed arteries for the duration. Because your longest stretch is 0 miles on Central Parkway, you will find that the road is constantly changing rather than offering long, uninterrupted intervals. Expect a more active driving experience where you are frequently adjusting your steering rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and East-West Expressway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near CR 470.
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 56.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 7.8 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (CR 470 / Central Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46 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.
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.
Between Bushnell, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Titusville.
Florida's Turnpike South
15.7 mi in
|
~25m
Titusville
46 mi in
|
~58m
|
via FL 408 Toll
About the Cities
Starting in Bushnell, FL
Full guide →Bushnell is in Sumter County on the fringes of North Central Florida. The small settlement has a population of approximately 3,000 as of 2018, and the city dates back to the late 19th century, when a post office was established.
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.08 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 7.8 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (CR 470 / Central Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46 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.
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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