Origin
Oviedo, FL
Morning in Oviedo on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oviedo, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oviedo, FL
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Altamonte Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Oviedo to Altamonte Springs, you are looking at a quick 11.6-mile commute that typically takes about 21 minutes. This short jaunt is easily managed in a single day, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can budget approximately $2 for fuel, making it a very economical trip within the Florida region. Because the journey is so brief, it functions perfectly as a straightforward local transit rather than a destination-heavy excursion. Expect a practical experience that moves you efficiently between these two Central Florida communities without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bug Lake Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| FL 436 | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Mitchell Hammock Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Maitland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Station Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Orienta Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Red Bug Lake Road
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oviedo, FL and Altamonte Springs, FL.
1
Start on CR 419
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto Station Street
360 ft
·
11 sec
·
Station Street
3
Turn left
138 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn right
210 ft
·
16 sec
5
Turn left onto FL 434
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Mitchell Hammock Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mitchell Hammock Road
7
Continue on Red Bug Lake Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Red Bug Lake Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto FL 436
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 436
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 427
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Maitland Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Orienta Avenue
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orienta Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Orienta Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Station Street
Turn right onto Station Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 427 / Maitland Avenue
Turn left onto CR 427 / Maitland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Orienta Avenue
Turn left onto Orienta Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Altamonte Springs, FL
Morning in Altamonte Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a long-distance cruise. With only 26% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the majority of your time navigating surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.2 miles on Red Bug Lake Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. The route relies heavily on West Mitchell Hammock Road and FL 436 to connect the start and end points, providing a functional mix of local traffic flow. It is a manageable drive that prioritizes direct access over high-speed interstate travel.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Red Bug Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Station Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Station Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Oviedo, FL
Full guide →Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida. The population of Oviedo was 26,316 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 29,848. The city maintains a Sister City relationship with Oviedo, Spain.
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 21m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Red Bug Lake Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Station Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Altamonte Springs, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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