Trip from Orlando, FL to Century, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 27m

Distance

451.1 mi

726 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 20m ★

6 AM

8h 28m

8 AM

8h 43m

10 AM

8h 33m

12 PM

8h 31m

3 PM

8h 34m

5 PM

8h 42m

8 PM

8h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

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Century, FL

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Trip Overview

Orlando, FL to Century, FL is 451.1 miles and takes about 8h 27m via I-75 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $71 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best split over two days. This trip stays entirely within Florida, taking you from the central part of the state up through its panhandle region. With a nearly all-highway profile, expect a straightforward drive focused on covering distance efficiently. This route is ideal if you want to get from South to North Florida quickly, with minimal fuss and predictable road conditions.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

225.6 miles from Orlando, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	239.6 mi	4h 16m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
Highway 4	43.5 mi	1h 1m
Florida's Turnpike	42.6 mi	45m
East-West Expressway	8.2 mi	9m
West James Lee Boulevard	4.1 mi	6m
South Ferdon Boulevard	1.8 mi	3m
South Main Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 239.6 mi, about 4h 16m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,230 veh/hr typical · worst 1,728

Quietest

2 AM

~150 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.2×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Century, FL.

Start on this road

113 ft · 4 sec · this road

Turn right onto FL 527

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Orange Avenue

Turn straight

238 ft · 10 sec

Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

285 ft · 12 sec · Lucerne Circle West

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward FL 408 Toll West

Merge onto FL 408 Toll

8.2 mi · 9 min · East-West Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FL 408 Toll

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

42 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

240 mi · 4 hr 16 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 56 Toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

Turn right onto FL 85

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn slight left onto US 90

4.1 mi · 6 min · West James Lee Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 4

4.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 4

Continue on FL 4

32 mi · 43 min · Highway 4

Continue on FL 4; FL 89

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 1st Avenue East

Continue on FL 4

7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

At end of road, turn left onto US 29

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Century Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto East Hecker Road

55 ft · 2 sec · East Hecker Road

Arrive at destination

East Hecker Road

Trip Plan

Given the 8 hour and 27 minute drive time, splitting this into a two-day trip is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan to leave Orlando in the morning and aim for a stop around the halfway point, perhaps near the central part of the state. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 239.6-mile stretch on I-10, as services can sometimes be spread out. You'll want to book accommodations in advance for your overnight stop. The final leg to Century, FL is mostly highway, so you can aim for an early arrival on your second day.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 225.6 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 4h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 99 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 225.6 miles or 4h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 225.6 miles or 4h 4m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Century, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Orlando, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orlando, FL

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Century, FL

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Orlando, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 239.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Quincy, FL

226 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Quincy, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Quincy, FL

226 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Quincy, FL after about 226 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 225.6 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 239.6 miles.

Overnight split

2.2 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 399.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

52.4 mi into trip | ~58m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

159.6 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

159.7 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

399.7 mi into trip | ~7h 11m in

Take the exit toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 56 Toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.29 one way

$136.57 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 158 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$74.93	$149.86
premium	$4.55	$80.81	$161.61
diesel	$4.80	$85.18	$170.35

Estimated Tolls: $2.96

Florida's Turnpike (42.3 mi) $2.96

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$201–$311

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 157.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	135.3	1	$47.37	$21.65
Efficient EV	112.8	1	$39.47	$18.04
EV Truck/SUV	180.4	2	$63.15	$28.87

Gas CO2

158 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Orlando, FL

Late night in Orlando on Sunday

Local time

4:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 10 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Century, FL

Late night in Century on Sunday

Local time

3:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

NW 5 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

89°F

Quincy, FL

226 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

8h 27m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is 98% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all of your 8 hours and 27 minutes on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch on I-10 covers 239.6 miles. You'll transition from I-75 to I-10, and will encounter a high density of exits and potential merges as you navigate these major arteries. Expect to see plenty of other travelers and commercial traffic for most of the drive.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 239.6 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 451.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

254 ft 67 ft

Total Climb

403 ft

Total Descent

419 ft

Highest Point

254 ft

~386.7 mi in

Elevation Range

188 ft

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 Century, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee and Niceville.

Tallahassee

159.6 mi in | ~2h 53m

Niceville

399.7 mi in | ~7h 11m

About the Cities

Starting in Orlando, FL

Full guide →

“The City Beautiful” · Founded 1875

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.

Top landmarks

• Universal Studios Florida — theme park in the United States
• Universal's Islands of Adventure — theme park, part of Universal Orlando Resort
• Universal Epic Universe — theme park in Orlando, Florida

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 239.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.

Expect about $2.96 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.

Yes — we found about 46 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Century, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 46 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Century, FL before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Orlando, FL to Century, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Leon County Rest Area Westbound

Leon County Rest Area Eastbound

Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound

Okaloosa County Rest Area Westbound

Jackson County Rest Area Westbound

Jackson County Rest Area Eastbound

Madison County Rest Area Eastbound

Madison County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

Marion County Rest Area Southbound

Okahumpka Service Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound

Okaloosa County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

Marion County Rest Area Northbound

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Southbound

Ponce de Leon Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Busy Bee Truck Stop

TA

TA

Suwannee County Rest Area Eastbound

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Northbound

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Gadsden County Rest Area

Holmes County Rest Area

Turkey Lake Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Orlando, FL

Century, FL

1 hour earlier

Very similar conditions

8h 27m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Orlando, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?