Origin
Longwood, FL
Morning in Longwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Longwood, 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
24m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longwood, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
Longwood to Orlando is 15.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 4 and FL 434, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, ideal for a single day, connecting two points within the same state of Florida. You'll primarily navigate highway segments, making for a quick transit between these neighboring locations. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is perfect for those looking for a straightforward, efficient commute without significant detours or lengthy travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| FL 434 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Palmetto Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longwood, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Palmetto Avenue
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
Palmetto Avenue
2
Turn right onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
3
Turn right onto FL 434
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 434
4
Continue on FL 434
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 434
5
Take the ramp
397 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 4: Daytona Beach, Tampa
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 4
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
11
Merge onto I 4
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 4
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 83
Toward Anderson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Anderson Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
16
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 4
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Anderson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 83
Toward Anderson Street
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Boone Avenue
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
23 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
24m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 83% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 4 and FL 434. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced feel for most of the 15.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.7 miles on I 4, allowing for a smooth, continuous movement. While predominantly highway, there are brief transitions onto local roads like Grant Street, offering a slight change of pace before you reach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and FL 434. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Longwood, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tampa along the way.
Tampa
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Longwood, FL
Full guide →Casselberry is a city in Seminole County, Greater Orlando, Florida.
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 24m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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