Origin
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Morning in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Smyrna Beach, 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
1h 11m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to trade the coastline of New Smyrna Beach for the inland attractions of Orlando, you are looking at a manageable 55.8-mile trip. Expect to spend about one hour behind the wheel for this journey, which functions perfectly as a simple day trip without any need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Washington Street, North Dixie Freeway, and Canal Street rather than major interstates. With fuel costs estimated at around $9, this is an incredibly affordable way to transit between these two Florida hubs. Since the entire route stays within the state of Florida, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving environment throughout the hour-long commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 34.1 mi | 39m |
| State Road 44 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| East New York Avenue | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Canal Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Dixie Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 34.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Smyrna Beach, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
36 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
163 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Dixie Freeway
5
Turn right onto FL 44 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Canal Street
6
Continue on FL 44
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Road 44
7
Continue on FL 44
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East New York Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 West: Sanford
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 4
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
13
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
14
Merge onto I 4
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 4
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 83
Toward Anderson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Anderson Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
19
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from New Smyrna Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.5 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
42.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Boone Avenue
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.87 one way
$17.73 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
1h 11m 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?
Forget the monotony of high-speed interstate travel; this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature. Because 0% of the drive consists of highway, you should be prepared for frequent stops and navigation through local traffic patterns. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Washington Street, meaning you will stay engaged with the road at all times. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you moving through the local landscape rather than bypassing it. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition from the coastal environment into the heart of Central Florida.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and State Road 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 42.9 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in New Smyrna Beach, FL
Full guide →In New Smyrna Beach, a city in Volusia County of Florida, blue skies meet 13 mi (21 km) of white sand on what has been named one of the world's "best surf beaches" by Surf magazine and National Geographic. New Smyrna Beach lays claim to the best Florida offers — excellent backwater, offshore fishing, golf, historical sites, cultural events, and eclectic shopping and dining experiences along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street. Although the beach is the "shark bite capital of the world," don't let that discourage you from visiting the beach and having a good time.
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.
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 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: Navigation decision point; at 42.9 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 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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