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Trip from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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

3h 35m

Distance

155 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

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

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Downtown Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, FL

Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 155-mile drive from Lochmoor Waterway Estates to Orlando, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of it on major roads, making for a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on US 17 and I-4, with some time on North Tamiami Trail. Budget around $25 for fuel for this trip. Given its manageable length and highway nature, you can comfortably complete this drive in one go without needing an overnight stop, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.

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

77.5 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 87.7 mi 2h 4m
I 4 32.5 mi 38m
North Tamiami Trail 11.2 mi 13m
North Buena Vista Drive 6.1 mi 9m
I 75 5.8 mi 6m
North Cleveland Avenue 3.9 mi 5m
Hancock Bridge Parkway 2.1 mi 3m
South Division Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 87.7 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Orlando, FL.

1

Start on Lakeview Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Orange Grove Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Orange Grove Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Hancock Bridge Parkway
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto US 41

3.9 mi · 5 min · North Cleveland Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn straight onto US 41

11 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
6

Turn right onto CR 762

1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
8

Merge onto I 75

5.8 mi · 6 min · I 75
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 164 Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 17 North
11

Merge onto US 17

38 mi · 51 min · US 17
12

Continue on US 17

2.5 mi · 2 min · US 17
13

Continue on US 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 17
14

Continue on US 17

46 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US 17
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto CR 557

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
16

Continue on CR 557

6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive
17

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
18

Merge onto I 4

13 mi · 14 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 4

13 mi · 16 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 4

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 81 Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
23

Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

264 ft · 14 sec · West Kaley Street
24

Turn left onto South Division Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
25

Turn right onto West South Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · West South Street
26

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 155-mile drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Orlando. With a total duration of just under 3.5 hours, you likely won't need more than one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major town is 87.7 miles on US 17. The estimated fuel cost is $25, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Lochmoor Waterway Estates to make the most of the highway segments.

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 77.5 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 34 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.5 miles or 1h 46m 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 59m

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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

This is one driving day of about 155 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 US 17 for about 87.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Meade, FL

78 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

Fort Meade, FL to Orlando, FL

68 mi · 1h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Meade, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 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 155

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kissimmee, Florida

0.8 mi

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 155

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 155

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.8

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14072719145

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 143.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Haven Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110.7

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18632519619

Visit website

Foxtail Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 143.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14073900219

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 155

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 22.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 99.6

Bartow, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargeSmart Charging Station

1.3 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cape Coral, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 22.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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 155

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Very expen mile 143.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 143.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 143.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 143.9

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Central Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 155

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14075993334

Visit website

Disney's Hollywood Studios

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 132.8

Bay Lake, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14079395277

Visit website

Wallaby Ranch

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 121.8

Davenport, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+18635574600

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 152.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Orange Grove Boulevard

Turn right onto Orange Grove Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Hancock Bridge Parkway

Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
25.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

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

Exit 164 Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
6
133.2 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | I 4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
152.9 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.67 one way

$49.34 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $26.84 $53.68
premium $4.72 $28.82 $57.64
diesel $5.61 $34.22 $68.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.56 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

Afternoon in Lochmoor Waterway Estates on Sunday

Local time

12:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Afternoon in Orlando on Sunday

Local time

12:35 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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

3h 35m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 155-mile journey, with 83% of the route utilizing major highways like I-4 and US 17. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 87.7 miles on US 17, offering extended periods of steady driving. While the profile is primarily highway, there will be segments on North Tamiami Trail, which may offer a slightly different driving experience before rejoining the faster routes. This road character lends itself to efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on US 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Orange Grove Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 155 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 0.4 miles (Orange Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Hancock Bridge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Arcadia along the way.

Arcadia

25.4 mi in | ~35m

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 35m. Total distance: 155 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.4 miles (Orange Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Hancock Bridge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 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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