Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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South Patrick Shores, FL
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This straightforward 65.6-mile drive from Orlando to South Patrick Shores, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. The majority of your journey, about 72% of it, will be on highways, offering a predominantly high-speed experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this route is an economical choice for a quick getaway. You'll primarily navigate via the Beachline Expressway and I-95, making it a convenient option for those looking to reach the coast without a significant time commitment. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a planned day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beachline Expressway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| I 95 | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Pineda Causeway | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| East-West Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| South Patrick Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Anderson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Lucia Court | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and South Patrick Shores, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto FL 527
Turn left onto East Anderson Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto FL 404
Take the exit
Turn right onto FL 513
Turn right onto Saint Georges Court
Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive
Turn left onto Saint Lucia Court
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 57.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in South Patrick Shores on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 1-hour, 21-minute trip. With 72% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 25.3-mile segment on the Beachline Expressway. This means you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, making good progress towards South Patrick Shores. While the route is predominantly highway, transitions between these main arteries like I-95 will offer brief changes in scenery and pace. The overall character is one of efficiency, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beachline Expressway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orlando, FL and South Patrick Shores, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach, Tampa, Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Satellite Beach.
Daytona Beach
Tampa
Cocoa
Kennedy Space Center
Satellite Beach
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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