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Delray Beach, FL
Night in Delray Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
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Current temp
70°F
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Trip from Delray Beach, 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
3h 30m
Distance
186.4 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delray Beach, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
This 186.8-mile drive from Delray Beach, FL to Orlando, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via I-95 and I-95 North, with a brief segment on FL 706 West. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's a straightforward journey within the state of Florida. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $31. The profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for more varied road conditions than a pure interstate run. This route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip or a relaxed start to a longer Florida adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.2 miles from Delray Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 142.6 mi | 2h 32m |
| I 95 | 33.8 mi | 38m |
| I 4 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| South Division Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Atlantic Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Indiantown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Kaley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 142.6 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delray Beach, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on SR 806
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Avenue
2
Take the ramp
397 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 95
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
34 mi
·
38 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto FL 706
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Indiantown Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi
·
2 hr 32 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
13
Merge onto I 4
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
16
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Kaley Street
17
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West South Street
19
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 186.8-mile trip to Orlando, leaving Delray Beach in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially since the drive is only about 2 hours and 42 minutes. With only one suggested stop and a manageable fuel cost of $31, you have flexibility in pacing. Since it's a 'turn-heavy local drive,' pay close attention to navigation and speed limits, particularly on FL 706 West. Don't feel rushed; enjoy the local scenery that this type of route offers. A specific tip: be sure your GPS is updated, as frequent turns can be easier to manage with accurate, real-time directions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.2 miles from Delray Beach, FL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.6 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 41 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 49m
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 Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 186.4 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Delray Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 142.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.2 miles from Delray Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.6 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 184.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
179.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
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 259
Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
8
184.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
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 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.67 one way
$59.34 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $32.28 | $64.55 |
| premium | $4.72 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.15 | $82.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.98
Florida's Turnpike
(142.6 mi)
$9.98
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
$30
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.57 | $8.95 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.10 | $11.93 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Night in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 186.8-mile journey, meaning it's not a high-speed interstate cruise for the entire 2 hours and 42 minutes. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on a mix of roads that require more attention to turns and speed adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the description implies frequent changes in direction and road type. This character means you'll experience more of the local Florida landscape directly, rather than viewing it from a distance on a freeway. It’s a drive that keeps you engaged with the road.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 186.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Delray Beach, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike North along the way.
Florida's Turnpike North
36.2 mi in
|
~44m
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 3h 30m. Total distance: 186.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 142.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.98 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Orlando, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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