Origin
Interlachen, FL
Late night in Interlachen on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Interlachen, FL to Saratoga, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Interlachen, FL
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Saratoga, FL
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Trip Overview
Interlachen to Saratoga is 30.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via FL 20 and US 17, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the state. Expect a drive that's mostly on main roads, making for a straightforward journey. It's the kind of drive that's easy to fit into your schedule, whether you're heading out in the morning or late afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 20 | 15.6 mi | 25m |
| Memorial Bridge | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| US 17 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| CR 309 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Reid Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FL 20
— 15.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Interlachen, FL and Saratoga, FL.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
426 ft
·
21 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
3
Turn right onto FL 20
16 mi
·
25 min
·
FL 20
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
5
Turn right onto US 17; FL 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reid Street
6
Continue on US 17; FL 100
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Memorial Bridge
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 17
8
Turn right onto CR 309
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
CR 309
9
Turn right onto Hamilton Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Road
10
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Interlachen, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Commonwealth Avenue
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 20
Turn right onto FL 20
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
FL 20 / 9th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20 / 9th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CR 309
Turn right onto CR 309
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.26 | $10.53 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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
Saratoga, FL
Late night in Saratoga on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
33 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
54m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the drive taking place on main roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on FL 20, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. The Memorial Bridge is also part of this segment. While largely a highway experience, the transition to US 17 will offer a slight change in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. It's a drive that prioritizes efficiency on well-traveled routes.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on FL 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 20 and Memorial Bridge. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Commonwealth Avenue.
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 30.4 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Commonwealth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FL 20): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (FL 20 / 9th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on FL 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Commonwealth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FL 20): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (FL 20 / 9th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saratoga, 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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