The drive from Orlando, FL to Tice, FL covers 148.3 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Hog Bay Avenue, I 4 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.6 miles on US 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
74.2 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 17
60.6 mi
1h 24m
Hog Bay Avenue
36.3 mi
46m
I 4
34 mi
40m
CR 557
6.4 mi
9m
Palm Beach Boulevard
3.9 mi
6m
6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi
4m
North Mills Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
East Oak Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 24m
Traffic on I-4
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
8 AM
~5,483 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~720 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 87 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Tice, 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 48Toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter HavenUse 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 17
3.7 mi·6 min·US 17
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on US 17
2.2 mi·4 min·6th Street Southwest
14
Continue on US 17
39 mi·55 min·US 17
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi·1 min·US 17
16
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi·2 min·US 17
17
Continue on US 17
15 mi·17 min·US 17
18
Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dickhaut Street
19
Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·North Mills Avenue
20
Turn left onto FL 70
0.2 mi·25 sec·East Magnolia Street
21
Continue on FL 70
1.0 mi·1 min·East Oak Street
22
Turn right onto FL 31
36 mi·46 min·Hog Bay Avenue
23
Turn right onto FL 80
2.5 mi·3 min·Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on FL 80
1.4 mi·2 min·Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto Ortiz Avenue
53 ft·3 sec·Ortiz Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Ortiz Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 43m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tice, 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 148.3 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 US 17 for about 60.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 144.4 — 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
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
5
144.4 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.93 one way
$45.87 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$25.12
$50.24
premium
$4.63
$27.01
$54.02
diesel
$5.60
$32.69
$65.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.5
0
$15.57
$7.12
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
EV Truck/SUV
59.3
0
$20.76
$9.49
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night
in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 2 at 3:03AM EDT until September 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 1 at 11:12PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Tice, FL
Late night
in Tice on Tuesday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
ENE 3 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 2 at 3:03AM EDT until September 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 1 at 11:12PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
74°F
Eagle Lake, FL
74 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
3h 22m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
148.3 mi in 3h 22m, mostly highway — 60.6 mi of that is on US 17.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.6 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Hog Bay Avenue. You will hit about 15 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 Effort5/10
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 148.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.8 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
157 ft16 ft
Total Climb
114 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
157 ft
~42.4 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
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 Tice, FL, road signs point toward Cr 557: Lake Alfred and Winter Haven.
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.
Top landmarks
•Universal Studios Florida — theme park in the United States
•Universal's Islands of Adventure — theme park, part of Universal Orlando Resort
•Universal Epic Universe — theme park in Orlando, Florida
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 148.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.6 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Tice, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
