Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Orlando, FL to Limestone Creek, FL

Pin this trip

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

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

152.7 mi

246 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Limestone Creek, FL, FL

Limestone Creek, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Trip Overview

This 152.7-mile drive from Orlando, FL, to Limestone Creek, FL, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. With 97% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward trip focused on efficient travel between two points within Florida. The estimated fuel cost is around $24, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike, I-4, and Indiantown Road. This route is best suited for those who prefer to cover distance quickly and efficiently, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.4 miles from Orlando, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 142.6 mi 2h 32m
I 4 5.6 mi 7m
Indiantown Road 1.1 mi 2m
Limestone Creek Road 0.4 mi 1m
Island Way 0.3 mi <1m
West South Street 0.2 mi <1m
Boone Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West Anderson Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 142.6 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Limestone Creek, 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

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 77 Toward Miami, Ocala Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 116 Toward FL 706: Jupiter Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto FL 706

1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiantown Road
14

Turn left onto Island Way

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Island Way
15

Turn right onto Limestone Creek Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Limestone Creek Road
16

Continue on Limestone Creek Road

490 ft · 24 sec · Limestone Creek Road
17

Turn right onto 180th Lane North

321 ft · 15 sec · 180th Lane North
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 50-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a day trip from Orlando. Consider leaving in the morning to allow for flexibility with any unscheduled stops or to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed. The longest stretch of highway is over 142 miles, so plan for a fuel and rest break before or during this segment. With a low fuel cost of approximately $24, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially around the Orlando and West Palm Beach areas, as they can impact your travel time.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.4 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 34 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.4 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Limestone Creek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orlando, FL

This is one driving day of about 152.7 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Orlando, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 142.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

76 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

Belle Isle, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Okeechobee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.4 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Best coffee break

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1 mi

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.4 mi

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14079065119

Visit website

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14076011796

Visit website

Framework Craft Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Cups and Pups Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Black Phin Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Orange County Regional History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Very expen

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 150.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
6.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward Miami, Ocala

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 77 Toward Miami, Ocala
8
7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
7
150.3 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward FL 706: Jupiter

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 116 Toward FL 706: Jupiter

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.31 one way

$48.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $26.44 $52.88
premium $4.72 $28.39 $56.79
diesel $5.61 $33.71 $67.43

Estimated Tolls: $9.98

Florida's Turnpike (142.6 mi) $9.98

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

$24

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.8 0 $16.03 $7.33
Efficient EV 38.2 0 $13.36 $6.11
EV Truck/SUV 61.1 0 $21.38 $9.77

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Limestone Creek, FL

Morning in Limestone Creek on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

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

25 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

2h 50m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 97% of the 152.7 miles occurring on major roadways like Florida's Turnpike and I-4. This means a consistent pace for most of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 142.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, allowing you to settle in for a long period of driving. While the highway dominates, you will transition to Indiantown Road closer to your destination, offering a slight change in scenery and pace as you approach Limestone Creek.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 4. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boone Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 2h 50m. Total distance: 152.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 142.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.98 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 Limestone Creek, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Limestone Creek, FL

Tampa, FL 181.8 mi · 3h 46m

More from Orlando, FL

Panama City Beach, FL 364.5 mi · 7h 2m Tallahassee, FL 255.9 mi · 4h 43m Surfside, FL 231.9 mi · 4h 27m Bay Harbor Islands, FL 230.7 mi · 4h 23m Avon Park, FL 215.6 mi · 4h 1m Washington Park, FL 210.6 mi · 3h 55m

More trips to Limestone Creek, FL

Brent, FL 588.2 mi Jacksonville, FL 262.4 mi Miami, FL 86.1 mi Hialeah, FL 82.8 mi Port Saint Lucie, FL 32.6 mi
Escape planner: Orlando, FL Scenic drives in FL

Explore more options from Orlando, FL or browse trips ending in Limestone Creek, FL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.