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Trip from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Orlando, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

177.7 mi

286 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

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

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census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

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

Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Orlando, FL? This 177.7-mile drive should take you about 3 hours and 19 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike and I-4, with a highway share of 96%, so expect a straightforward journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $28, it's an economical option for heading north within Florida. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from one point to another with minimal fuss. It's a good choice if you want to maximize your time at your destination rather than on the road.

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

88.9 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 165.4 mi 2h 57m
Lake Worth Road 4.6 mi 8m
I 4 4.3 mi 5m
South Division Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
West South Street 0.3 mi <1m
Gulfstream Road <0.1 mi <1m
West Kaley Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 165.4 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Gulfstream Road

498 ft · 16 sec · Gulfstream Road
2

Turn right onto FL 802

490 ft · 10 sec · Lake Worth Road
3

Continue on FL 802

4.5 mi · 8 min · Lake Worth Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
8

Merge onto I 4

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 81 Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
11

Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

264 ft · 14 sec · West Kaley Street
12

Turn left onto South Division Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto West South Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · West South Street
14

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 177.7-mile drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid any potential congestion as you approach Orlando. Since the longest stretch is over 165 miles on Florida's Turnpike, plan for at least one fuel and rest stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $28, so keep that in mind for your budget. Given the short duration, you have flexibility to depart when it suits you best, but a prompt start will ensure you make the most of your day in Orlando. Always check real-time traffic conditions before you depart.

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 88.9 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 39 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.9 miles or 1h 39m 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 40m

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 Lake Worth Corridor, 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 Lake Worth Corridor, FL

This is one driving day of about 177.7 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, 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 165.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sebastian, FL

89 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.

Popular next leg

Sebastian, FL to Orlando, FL

91.6 mi · 1h 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Jensen Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sebastian, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.9 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.4 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 177.7

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 177.7

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.4 mi

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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 177.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

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 177.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.7

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 177.7

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 177.7

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 177.7

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 177.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 165

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Black Phin Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.7

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 101.5

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Orange County Regional History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 177.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.4

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 165

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.4

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 50.8

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 165

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15618321988

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Very expen mile 165

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 176.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~9m 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
170.6 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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
175.6 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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
6
176.1 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | South Division Avenue

Turn left onto South Division Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.29 one way

$56.57 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $30.77 $61.54
premium $4.72 $33.04 $66.08
diesel $5.61 $39.23 $78.47

Estimated Tolls: $11.58

Florida's Turnpike (165.4 mi) $11.58

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

$28

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.3 0 $18.66 $8.53
Efficient EV 44.4 0 $15.55 $7.11
EV Truck/SUV 71.1 0 $24.88 $11.37

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Night in Lake Worth Corridor on Saturday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Night in Orlando on Saturday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance 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

22 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

3h 19m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 165.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which means consistent speed and minimal local traffic interruptions. The profile suggests a predominantly high-speed driving experience, characteristic of long-distance travel on Florida's turnpike system. While efficient, this type of journey offers limited opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration, emphasizing forward momentum.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Lake Worth Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 177.7 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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 19m. Total distance: 177.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 165.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.58 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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 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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