Origin
Minneola, FL
Late night in Minneola on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneola, 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
35m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minneola, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.8-mile drive from Minneola to Orlando, Florida, typically takes about 35 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With 84% of the journey on highways, it's a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for such a short distance. You'll primarily be using major arteries like Florida's Turnpike and the Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway. This route is designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss, so plan for a direct journey rather than a leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| East-West Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Hancock Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Highway 50 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Carter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneola, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on South Bloxam Avenue
435 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Bloxam Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR Old 50
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Continue on CR Old 50
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 50
4
Turn left onto North Hancock Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hancock Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Orlando
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
12
Continue on Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
13
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
Use the straight 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR Old 50 / East Washington Street
Turn right onto CR Old 50 / East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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...
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Anderson Street
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Florida's Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
SE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 26.8-mile trip. With 84% of the route on high-speed roads, you'll experience stretches of consistent travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 12.3 miles along Florida's Turnpike, allowing for a smooth cruise. This drive emphasizes efficient travel, so while there aren't many deviations from the main roads, the focus is on covering ground quickly. It's a modern, well-maintained highway experience designed for commuters and travelers heading into the Orlando area.
84% 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: 12.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and East-West Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR Old 50 / East Washington Street.
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 26.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (CR Old 50 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 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.
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.
Between Minneola, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Titusville.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Titusville
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via FL 408 Toll
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 35m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.86 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.
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 0.1 miles (CR Old 50 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 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.
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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