Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
135.6 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
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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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
This 135.6-mile drive from Orlando, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with an 87% highway share, making it a straightforward journey through Florida. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. This highway-focused drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from the Orlando area to the coast. Consider departing early to maximize your day at your destination.
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
67.8 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 66.3 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 4 | 48.6 mi | 54m |
| Palm Valley Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| County Road 210 West | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Nocatee Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| SR A1A | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Pablo Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Solana Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 66.3 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Ponte Vedra Beach, 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
66 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 329
Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 210
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 210 West
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach
13
Merge onto Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Nocatee Parkway
14
Continue on CR 210
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Valley Road
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 210
365 ft
·
6 sec
·
Palm Valley Road
16
Continue on CR 210
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Palm Valley Road
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto SR A1A
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
SR A1A
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Continue on SR A1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR A1A
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Solana Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Solana Road
20
Turn left onto San Juan Drive
97 ft
·
5 sec
·
San Juan Drive
21
Continue on San Juan Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Juan Drive
22
Turn left onto Pablo Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pablo Road
23
Arrive at destination
Pablo Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 42-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Departing from Orlando in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, will allow you to arrive in Ponte Vedra Beach by early afternoon. There's only one recommended stop indicated, so plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 66.3 miles on I-95, and consider topping up before that segment if needed. The $22 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a small buffer.
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 67.8 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.3 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 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ponte Vedra Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orlando, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 135.6 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 I 95 for about 66.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.3 miles.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 117.9 — 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
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
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 329
Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Sp...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.58 one way
$43.17 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.98 | $8.68 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Late night in Ponte Vedra Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Nocatee, FL
68 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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 42m 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 experience on this route, as 87% of the drive involves interstate travel. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 66.3 miles on I-95 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The journey begins on I-4 before transitioning to I-95, and concludes on Palm Valley Road. While largely interstate, the final segment offers a change of pace as you approach the coast. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes directness over winding scenic byways.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 4. 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
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 18 significant decision points across 135.6 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 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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, road signs point toward Jacksonville, Cr 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs and Nocatee Parkway East.
Jacksonville
49.2 mi in
|
~56m
Cr 210: Ponte Vedra Beach
117.9 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Green Cove Springs
117.9 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Nocatee Parkway East
122.8 mi in
|
~2h 19m
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 42m. Total distance: 135.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.3 miles on I 95. 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 Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 0.3 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ponte Vedra Beach, 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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