Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Astatula, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
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Astatula, FL
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 32.2-mile journey from Orlando to Astatula, Florida, will take approximately 45 minutes of driving time. This is a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical option for exploring the local Florida landscape. The route is characterized by a series of turns on local roads, rather than sustained highway driving, offering a more connected feel to the communities you pass through. It's a simple drive that lets you experience the immediate surroundings of Central Florida.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| East-West Expressway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| CR 561 | 3 mi | 5m |
| CR 455 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Hancock Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Orange Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lucerne Circle West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Astatula, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn straight
238 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lucerne Circle West
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West
6
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on FL 408 Toll
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 278
Toward Minneola
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
336 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Montverde
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto North Hancock Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Hancock Road
13
Continue on this road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
14
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
2 min
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 455
182 ft
·
4 sec
·
CR 455
16
Continue on CR 455
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 455
17
Enter roundabout
92 ft
·
2 sec
18
Continue
335 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn straight onto CR 455
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 455
20
Enter roundabout
52 ft
·
1 sec
21
Continue
439 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn straight onto CR 561
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 561
23
Turn right onto CR 48
122 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florida Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
CR 48
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Orlando, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge onto FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Minneola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 278
Toward Minneola
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Montverde
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Montverde
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Florida's Turnpike
(12.6 mi)
$0.88
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Astatula, FL
Late night in Astatula on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
45m 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 best described as 'turn-heavy' and entirely on local roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating a series of turns that keep you engaged, rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to speak of, as the nature of the route involves frequent changes in direction. Expect a more intimate experience with the local environment as you traverse South Orange Avenue and Lucerne Circle West before connecting to FL 408. The road will feel like a local's guide through the area.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and East-West Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway.
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 12 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Orlando, FL and Astatula, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala, Minneola and Montverde.
Florida's Turnpike North
9.5 mi in
|
~12m
Ocala
9.5 mi in
|
~12m
Minneola
22.7 mi in
|
~26m
Montverde
23.2 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting 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 45m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 12.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.88 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 Astatula, 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 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Astatula, 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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