Origin
Lady Lake, FL
Morning in Lady Lake on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lady Lake, FL to Orlando, 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
1h 11m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lady Lake, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lady Lake to Orlando is a straightforward journey spanning 52.9 miles of Florida landscape. You can expect to reach your destination in about 1 hour and 4 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route will take you along Citrus Boulevard and 14th Street before connecting to Florida’s Turnpike South. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, this trip is very budget-friendly for those heading into the heart of Central Florida. Because the entire drive stays within the state of Florida, you will experience a familiar, consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you where you need to go without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| 14th Street | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| East-West Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Citrus Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lady Lake, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on CR 466
55 ft
·
3 sec
·
CR 466
2
Turn right onto US 27; US 441
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Citrus Boulevard
3
Continue on US 27; US 441
15 mi
·
22 min
·
14th Street
4
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
11
Continue on Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
12
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
15
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Lady Lake, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
Navigation decision point
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
41.5 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West Anderson Street
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.28 one way
$16.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Florida's Turnpike
(19.2 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
NE 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
26 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 11m 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 full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. Unlike long-distance interstate treks, this route features a 0% highway share, placing you firmly on local roads for the duration of the trip. You will navigate through various turns, as there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch; in fact, the longest segment on Citrus Boulevard is 0 miles of straight, open road. The character of the drive is defined by its localized nature, requiring you to navigate turns frequently as you transition between 14th Street and the Turnpike. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.
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 52 miles you will encounter 9 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 21.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 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 Lady Lake, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando and Titusville.
Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
21.5 mi in
|
~33m
Titusville
41.5 mi in
|
~55m
|
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.34 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 21.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 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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