Origin
Maitland, FL
Late night in Maitland on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maitland, 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
15m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maitland, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Maitland to Orlando, you are looking at a quick 8.4-mile trip that typically takes just 15 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is easily completed in a single day, leaving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on the highway, making it an efficient way to traverse this part of Florida. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. It is a straightforward, mixed-drive route that connects two neighboring communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Orlando Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Horatio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maitland, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Horatio Avenue
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Horatio Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 17; US 92
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Orlando Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
6
Merge onto I 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
9
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 4
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 4
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 83
Toward Anderson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Anderson Street
Use the left 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Horatio Avenue
Turn right onto Horatio Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road
Turn right onto FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Boone Avenue
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 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
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
15m 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 features a mix of urban navigation and highway travel, utilizing I-4, Orlando Avenue, and Lee Road. You will find yourself transitioning between local streets and the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 3.6 miles on I-4. The character of the road changes as you move from the quieter streets of Maitland into the more connected corridors leading toward Orlando. Since the highway share is 42%, you will experience a balance of controlled-access driving and standard city road conditions. Expect a functional, no-nonsense transit that moves you between these points efficiently.
42% 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: 3.6 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Horatio Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 8.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Horatio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Maitland, FL
Full guide →Maitland is a city in Orange County, Florida and a suburb of Orlando. It is one of the most prosperous cities of Greater Orlando, and its downtown is more urbanized than those of surrounding neighborhoods. Lakes, parks, and woodlands have contributed to the town's classy, master-planned aesthetic.
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 15m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 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: near the start (Horatio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / Lee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 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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