Trip from Lake Lorraine, 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

7h 42m

Distance

414.9 mi

668 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 33m ★

6 AM

7h 42m

8 AM

8h 1m

10 AM

7h 49m

12 PM

7h 47m

3 PM

7h 50m

5 PM

8h 0m

8 PM

7h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lake Lorraine, FL

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city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

This 414.9-mile journey from Lake Lorraine, Florida, to Orlando, Florida, is a substantial drive, estimated to take about 7 hours and 42 minutes. With a 95% highway share, it's designed for efficient travel, making it feasible as a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $69, and you'll have two recommended stops along the way. This highway-focused drive prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently within the same state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

207.4 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	226.1 mi	4h 2m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Florida's Turnpike	42.3 mi	45m
North Partin Drive	17.4 mi	22m
East-West Expressway	7.1 mi	8m
Eglin Parkway North	4.5 mi	7m
Eglin Parkway	2.9 mi	4m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 226.1 mi, about 4h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lorraine, FL and Orlando, FL.

Start on 11th Street

165 ft · 9 sec · 11th Street

Turn right onto 6th Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto FL 85

4.5 mi · 7 min · Eglin Parkway North

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 85

2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway

Use the right lane.

Continue on FL 85

0.7 mi · 1 min · Government Avenue

Turn left onto FL 85

1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto FL 285

17 mi · 22 min · North Partin Drive

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

226 mi · 4 hr 2 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

42 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

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.

Continue on FL 408 Toll

7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on Carter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Carter Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

202 ft · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

Continue on Hicks Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Anderson Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West South Street

198 ft · 4 sec · West South Street

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 42-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Lake Lorraine to bypass potential traffic, especially as you approach Orlando. With two recommended stops, plan for breaks roughly every 2-3 hours to stay refreshed. Given the considerable mileage and highway focus, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, especially during the 226.1-mile stretch on I-10 where services might be less frequent. This route is best tackled as a single push, so prioritize comfort and preparedness.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 207.4 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL, or about 3h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.1 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 91 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 207.4 miles or 3h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lake Lorraine, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lake Lorraine, FL

This is one driving day of about 414.9 miles and 7h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 226.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

207 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

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207.4 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 414.9

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 414.9

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lake City, Florida

0.6 mi

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.4 mi

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 296.3

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 237.1

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+13863300320

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 237.1

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Two Cuban Guy's Home of Garcia's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 266.7

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+13057755055

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 266.7

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13867520202

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 237.1

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13863623875

Visit website

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 266.7

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13864388553

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14079065119

Visit website

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14076011796

Visit website

Framework Craft Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Cups and Pups Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 296.3

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 326

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 237.1

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 237.1

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 266.7

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

2.2 mi from route

Orange County Regional History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 414.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

Cattywampus Aquatic Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Okaloosa Island, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18505860450

Visit website

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 296.3

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Indian Temple Mound Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18508339595

Visit website

Central Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 414.9

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14075993334

Visit website

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 296.3

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523955381

Visit website

Destin Harbor Boardwalk

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Destin, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18506833009

Visit website

HarborWalk Village

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Destin, Florida

+18889657092

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 414.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1 mi into trip | ~3m in | FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North

At end of road, turn right onto FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

362.1 mi into trip | ~6h 41m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

404.4 mi into trip | ~7h 26m 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

413.3 mi into trip | ~7h 37m 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...

414.2 mi into trip | ~7h 40m in | West Anderson Street

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.04 one way

$132.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$71.84	$143.68
premium	$4.72	$77.15	$154.30
diesel	$5.61	$91.60	$183.21

Estimated Tolls: $2.96

Florida's Turnpike (42.3 mi) $2.96

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

$66

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 145.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.5	1	$43.56	$19.92
Efficient EV	103.7	1	$36.30	$16.60
EV Truck/SUV	166	2	$58.09	$26.55

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Lorraine, FL

Night in Lake Lorraine on Saturday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Night in Orlando on Saturday

Local time

10:51 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

10 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

7h 42m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 95% of your travel occurring on major interstates. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 226.1 miles on I-10, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of your drive. The overall profile suggests a consistent, high-speed journey, minimizing time spent on slower, more scenic byways. This is a route built for covering distance quickly and efficiently.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 226.1 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 414.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles (FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 362.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 404.4 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

282 ft 24 ft

Total Climb

530 ft

Total Descent

451 ft

Highest Point

282 ft

~29.6 mi in

Elevation Range

258 ft

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 Lake Lorraine, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.

Florida's Turnpike South

362.1 mi in | ~6h 41m | via Florida's Turnpike

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 7h 42m. Total distance: 414.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 226.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.96 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 — we found about 44 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 44 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Orlando, FL before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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