Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Eustis, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Eustis, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 37.4-mile drive from Orlando to Eustis in Florida is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 52 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Orange Blossom Trail and I-4, with a segment on Maitland Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this trip is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest continuous stretch is only 10.8 miles, you'll find this drive offers flexibility and isn't overly taxing. It's a practical option for those looking to travel between these two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Blossom Trail | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| I 4 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Maitland Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Apopka Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| John Land Apopka Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Western Beltway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US 441 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Bay Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Orange Blossom Trail
— 10.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Eustis, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
458 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Anderson Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 4 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 4
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Exit 90A-B
Toward FL 414: Apopka
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 90B
Toward FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland
8
Merge onto FL 414
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Maitland Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on FL 414 Toll
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Apopka Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on FL 414 Toll
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
John Land Apopka Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto FL 414 Toll; FL 429 Toll
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Beltway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
368 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 429 Connector Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 429 Connector Road
15
Turn right onto US 441
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Orange Blossom Trail
16
Continue on US 441
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 441
17
Continue on US 441
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 441
18
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
19
Turn straight onto FL 19
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bay Street
20
Continue on FL 19
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Paul Brown Parkway
21
Continue on FL 19
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grove Street
22
Turn left onto East Orange Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Orange Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
East Orange Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 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 0.3 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 4 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 4 East
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Take the exit onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck toward FL 414: Apopka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 90A-B
Toward FL 414: Apopka
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 90B
Toward FL 414 West: Apopka, Maitland
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
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 34
Toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Pl...
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orange Blossom Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Orange Blossom Trail
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Eustis, FL
Late night in Eustis on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
14 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
52m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this 37.4-mile journey. While 43% of the route involves highway driving, you'll also encounter local roads, particularly on Orange Blossom Trail. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 10.8 miles along Orange Blossom Trail, indicating periods of slower, more urban driving. The transition between these road types means you'll experience varying traffic patterns and speed limits. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a journey that keeps you engaged with different driving conditions as you progress towards Eustis.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Orange Blossom Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Eustis, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Maitland along the way.
Maitland
6.9 mi in
|
~8m
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 52m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Orange Blossom Trail. 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 Eustis, 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eustis, 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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