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Trip from Ormond Beach, FL to DeBary, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

36.9 mi

59 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

city in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Ormond Beach, FL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown DeBary, FL, FL

DeBary, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

Ormond Beach, FL to DeBary, FL is 36.9 miles and takes about 49m via I 4, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within Florida. You'll mainly be navigating major highways, so expect a functional rather than scenic journey. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely start to a longer adventure, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 20.4 mi 21m
I 95 5.1 mi 5m
West Granada Boulevard 4.4 mi 8m
Charles Richard Beall Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Saxon Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 20.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ormond Beach, FL and DeBary, FL.

1

Start on this road

29 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Granada Boulevard

4.4 mi · 8 min · West Granada Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach
4

Merge onto I 95

5.1 mi · 5 min · I 95
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 260C-B-A Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on this road

513 ft · 12 sec · this road
Exit 260 C B A Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 4 West: Orlando Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 4

20 mi · 21 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 111 A-B Toward Orange City, Deltona Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 111B Toward Orange City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto CR 4146

1.7 mi · 3 min · Saxon Boulevard
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 17; US 92

2.0 mi · 3 min · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
14

Arrive at destination

US 17; US 92

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Daytona Beach, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Daytona Beach, FL

18 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

Deltona, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Orange, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Ormond Beach, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Da...
8
9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

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 260C-B-A Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlan...
8
11.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 4 West: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 260B Toward I 4 West: Orlando
8
32.5 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Orange City, Deltona

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 111 A-B Toward Orange City, Deltona
8
32.7 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Orange City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 111B Toward Orange City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.87 one way

$11.75 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $6.39 $12.78
premium $4.72 $6.86 $13.72
diesel $5.61 $8.15 $16.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.87 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ormond Beach, FL

Late night in Ormond Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

DeBary, FL

Late night in DeBary on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

2 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

49m 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?

This drive is largely highway-focused, with 69% of the journey on major interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 20.4 miles on I 4, providing a consistent, high-speed travel segment. The route utilizes I 95 and West Granada Boulevard, offering a mix of interstate speed and boulevard driving as you approach your destination. Expect a practical, efficient drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ormond Beach, FL and DeBary, FL, road signs point toward Holly Hill, Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway and Daytona - among others.

Holly Hill

4.4 mi in | ~8m

Daytona Beach

4.4 mi in | ~8m

Orlando

9.8 mi in | ~15m

International Airport

9.8 mi in | ~15m

International Speedway

9.8 mi in | ~15m

Daytona

10.2 mi in | ~15m

Orange City

32.5 mi in | ~40m

Deltona

32.5 mi in | ~40m

About the Cities

Starting in Ormond Beach, FL

Full guide →

Ormond Beach is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida. Ormond Beach is adjacent to the north of Daytona Beach.

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 49m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.4 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 DeBary, 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 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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