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Trip from Orlando, FL to Inwood, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

47.5 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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

Orlando, FL

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Downtown Inwood, FL, FL

Inwood, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 47.5-mile drive from Orlando to Inwood, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 90% of the journey on major roads like I-4 and US 92. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a quick excursion within Florida. Given the short distance and primary highway profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It’s a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 34 mi 40m
CR 557 6.4 mi 9m
US 92 2.5 mi 3m
Jersey Road 0.9 mi 2m
34th Street Northwest 0.9 mi 2m
Lake Shore Way 0.6 mi 1m
Shinn Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
West South Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 34 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Inwood, 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

479 ft · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
4

Turn right onto Boone Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Boone Avenue
5

Turn left onto West South Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West South Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 4 West
7

Merge onto I 4

34 mi · 40 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 48 Toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto CR 557

6.4 mi · 9 min · CR 557
10

Turn right onto US 17; US 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
11

Continue on US 17; US 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
12

Turn straight onto US 92

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 92
13

Turn left onto Jersey Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Jersey Road
14

Turn left onto FL 544

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Havendale Boulevard
15

Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest

0.9 mi · 2 min · 34th Street Northwest
16

Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Avenue M Northwest
17

Arrive at destination

Avenue M Northwest

Where to Stop

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

city in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Alfred, FL

24 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

Oak Ridge, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hunters Creek, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FL 527 / South Orange Avenue

Turn right onto FL 527 / South Orange Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Boone Avenue

Turn right onto Boone Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 4 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I 4 West
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 4

Merge onto I 4

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

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 48 Toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.56 one way

$15.12 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $8.22 $16.45
premium $4.72 $8.83 $17.66
diesel $5.61 $10.49 $20.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $4.99 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Orlando, FL

Morning in Orlando on Tuesday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Inwood, FL

Morning in Inwood on Tuesday

Local time

6:19 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

28 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 4m 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 largely highway-focused experience on this 47.5-mile trip, with 90% of your travel occurring on major arteries like I-4 and US 92. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34 miles on I-4, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the route incorporates local roads like CR 557, providing brief shifts in scenery and pace. The overall feel is one of efficient transit, designed for covering ground quickly rather than leisurely exploration.

90% 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: 34 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and CR 557. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 527 / South Orange Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 527 / South Orange Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

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 Inwood, FL, road signs point toward Cr 557: Lake Alfred and Winter Haven.

Cr 557: Lake Alfred

34.7 mi in | ~42m

Winter Haven

34.7 mi in | ~42m

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 1h 4m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (FL 527 / South Orange Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Inwood, 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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