Origin
Groveland, FL
Late night in Groveland on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, 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
43m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from Groveland to Orlando, you are looking at a manageable 31-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Florida's Turnpike, and FL 408 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this drive is as economical as it is direct. Because the entire route is contained within the state of Florida, you won't have to worry about crossing regional borders or adjusting your travel plans for major geographical shifts. It is a straightforward commute that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to focus your time on whatever awaits you in Orlando.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 50 | 12.9 mi | 20m |
| East-West Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 6 mi | 6m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Carter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hicks Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FL 50
— 12.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on FL 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 50
2
Continue on FL 50
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 50
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on FL 50
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
FL 50
4
Continue on FL 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 50
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FL 50
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 50
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
14
Continue on Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
15
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
18
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 12.9 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
28.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
29.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West Anderson Street
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Florida's Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
SSE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
2 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
43m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will utilize major thoroughfares, the route maintains a practical feel that differs significantly from a wide-open highway stretch. You will find that there is no single long-distance stretch on Florida's Turnpike Toll South, as the path relies on transitioning between these specific roads to keep you moving efficiently. Despite the presence of turnpikes, this route functions more like a functional local connection than a high-speed transit corridor. Keep your eyes on the navigation, as the mix of local roads and toll segments keeps the experience dynamic from start to finish.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on FL 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 50 and East-West Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 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 Groveland, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami and Titusville.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Miami
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Titusville
19.7 mi in
|
~28m
|
via FL 408 Toll
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 43m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 12.9 miles on FL 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 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.
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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 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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