Traveling from Seminole to Orlando covers 107.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes. This straightforward trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stop. You can expect to spend roughly $18 on fuel for the journey. Navigating this route involves a combination of Park Boulevard North, Gandy Boulevard, and I-275 to reach your destination. Because both cities are located within Florida, you will remain in the same state throughout the drive, making for a familiar regional transit experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Seminole, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 4
80.6 mi
1h 30m
I 275
16 mi
20m
Park Boulevard North
6.7 mi
12m
Gandy Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
South Division Avenue
1.2 mi
3m
West South Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West Kaley Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 80.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, FL and Orlando, FL.
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Start on CR 694
0.2 mi·30 sec·Park Boulevard North
2
Continue on CR 694
6.5 mi·12 min·Park Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on FL 694
1.4 mi·2 min·Gandy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 275: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 North: TampaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 275
16 mi·20 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·42 sec
Exit 45BToward I 4 East: OrlandoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 4
61 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi·16 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
6.3 mi·7 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 81Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan StreetUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
13
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
264 ft·14 sec·West Kaley Street
14
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi·3 min·South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi·51 sec·West South Street
16
Turn slight right
103 ft·3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 51 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since there are 0 scheduled stops, you should factor in your own breaks for fuel or rest before hitting the road. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires steady focus, so plan your navigation ahead of time to avoid confusion at intersections. With a fuel budget of $18, it is a cost-effective trip, but ensure your vehicle is ready for the stop-and-go nature of local roads. Keeping your GPS active is your best strategy for managing the frequent transitions between local boulevards.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Seminole, FL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seminole, 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 Seminole, FL
This is one driving day of about 108.2 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Seminole, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 80.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 106.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.2 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 North: Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 275 North: Tampa
7
25 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 4 East: Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 45B
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
99.8 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
106.1 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.22 one way
$34.45 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$18.73
$37.47
premium
$4.72
$20.12
$40.24
diesel
$5.61
$23.89
$47.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.36
$5.19
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.47
$4.33
EV Truck/SUV
43.3
0
$15.15
$6.92
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Seminole, FL
Late night
in Seminole on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orlando, FL
Late night
in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
2h 14m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 7.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating local roads and thoroughfares. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment occurs on Park Boulevard North. This route demands your full attention due to the frequent turns and urban road transitions. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed highway travel.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.6 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 108.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles (I 4): 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.
On the drive from Seminole, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 108.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.6 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 Orlando, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. 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 Orlando, FL before heading back.
