Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape Orlando for the coast, the 66.6-mile trek to Ormond-by-the-Sea is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Since this is a compact trip within Florida, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route will take you through South Orange Avenue and West Anderson Street before transitioning onto I-4 East. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this distance. Given the short duration, this drive is perfect for a quick weekend getaway or a spontaneous beach day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 48.6 mi | 54m |
| Granada Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Ocean Shore Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Orange Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 48.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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
49 mi
·
54 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 268
Toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, Ocala
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto FL 40
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Granada Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR A1A
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ocean Shore Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
SR A1A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 56.7 — 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
6
49.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
6
49.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
7
50.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
8
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, 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 268
Toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, Ocala
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.60 one way
$21.20 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
Late night in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
15 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
1h 25m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share in terms of dedicated long-distance stretches. You will navigate through local roads and city streets, requiring your full attention as you transition between intersections. Because the path relies on local arteries, do not anticipate long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The nature of this drive is more technical and urban than a typical interstate slog, keeping you engaged with constant maneuvering until you reach the coast.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Granada Boulevard. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.4 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.
Between Orlando, FL and Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL, road signs point toward Jacksonville and Ocala.
Jacksonville
49.2 mi in
|
~56m
Ocala
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
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 25m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on I 4. 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 Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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