Ormond Beach to Osteen is 41.3 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 95 and South State Road 415, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, moving from the coastal region towards the interior. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a larger travel plan or to complete as a quick hop. You won't encounter any major geographical shifts, but it's a practical way to get from one point to another in central Florida.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
18.3 mi
20m
South State Road 415
13.1 mi
18m
State Road 44
4.8 mi
5m
West Granada Boulevard
4.4 mi
8m
FL 415
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Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.3 mi, about 20m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,976 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,662
Quietest
2 AM
~178 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Ormond Beach, FL and Osteen, 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
18 mi·20 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 249BToward FL 44 West: DeLandUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto FL 44
4.8 mi·5 min·State Road 44
7
Turn left onto FL 415
13 mi·18 min·South State Road 415
8
Arrive at destination
FL 415
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20.6 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Granada Boulevard
Turn right onto West Granada Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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...
5
4.7 mi into trip|~9m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward FL 44 West: DeLand
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 249B
Toward FL 44 West: DeLand
3
23.3 mi into trip|~30m in|FL 44 / State Road 44
Turn right onto FL 44 / State Road 44
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.64 one way
$13.28 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$7.22
$14.45
premium
$4.78
$7.77
$15.54
diesel
$6.18
$10.05
$20.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.4
0
$4.34
$1.98
Efficient EV
10.3
0
$3.61
$1.65
EV Truck/SUV
16.5
0
$5.78
$2.64
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Oct 10, 2026
Origin
Ormond Beach, FL
Late night
in Ormond Beach on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph70% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 12:42PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 12:14PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Osteen, FL
Late night
in Osteen on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph73% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 12:42PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 12:14PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
78°F
Glencoe, FL
21 mi in
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
54m 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?
This 41.3-mile trip is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 44% of the route on highways. You'll spend about 18.3 miles on I 95, which is the longest continuous stretch. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to South State Road 415 and State Road 44. Expect a change in pace as you move from faster highway speeds to more typical surface road conditions with potential for more local traffic and intersections.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Granada Boulevard.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ormond Beach, FL to Osteen, FL is easy. At 54m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Granada Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
49 ft9 ft
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
49 ft
~41.3 mi in
Elevation Range
40 ft
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 Osteen, FL, road signs point toward Holly Hill and Daytona Beach.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. 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: near the start (West Granada Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. 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 Osteen, FL before heading back.
