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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

114.4 mi

184 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida, United States

South Beach, FL

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city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

This 113-mile drive from South Beach, FL, to Orlando, FL, is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take you about 1 hour and 58 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical option for a quick transition between two Florida destinations. The route primarily uses local roads like Anchor Drive, Springline Drive, and Regatta Drive, suggesting a more in-town or suburban feel for much of the journey, rather than an open highway experience. Given its short duration and local road focus, this trip is best enjoyed without needing to split it over multiple days, offering plenty of flexibility for when you depart.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.2 miles from South Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 57.7 mi 1h 1m
Beachline Expressway 25.7 mi 27m
20th Street 8.4 mi 15m
East-West Expressway 6.1 mi 7m
Central Florida GreeneWay 5.6 mi 5m
SR A1A 3.7 mi 6m
17th Street 1 mi 1m
Springline Drive 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 57.7 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Beach, FL and Orlando, FL.

1

Start on Anchor Drive

325 ft · 11 sec · Anchor Drive
2

Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive

33 ft · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
3

Continue on Anchor Drive

382 ft · 13 sec · Anchor Drive
4

Turn slight left onto Springline Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Springline Drive
5

Enter roundabout onto Springline Drive

49 ft · 2 sec · Springline Drive
6

Continue on Springline Drive

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Springline Drive
7

Turn left onto Regatta Drive

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Regatta Drive
8

At end of road, turn left onto SR A1A

3.7 mi · 6 min · SR A1A
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto FL 656

0.4 mi · 36 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Continue on FL 656

1.0 mi · 1 min · 17th Street
11

Turn right onto CR 603

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Indian River Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto 20th Street

8.4 mi · 15 min · 20th Street
Use the left lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto I 95

58 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 205AB Toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Exit 205B Toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto FL 528

26 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 16 Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto FL 417 Toll

5.6 mi · 5 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 33 Toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 33A Toward FL 408 West: Orlando
24

Merge onto FL 408 Toll

6.1 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11A Toward Rosalind Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn left onto East South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East South Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27

Turn sharp left

103 ft · 3 sec
Use the left lane.
28

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this drive is under two hours and primarily on local roads, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits you best. Aim to depart outside of peak rush hour in both South Beach and Orlando to minimize traffic delays on the numerous turns. With no designated stops and a short distance, you can easily complete this trip in one go. A practical tip for this route: keep your GPS handy, as the constant turns on local streets can be disorienting if you're not familiar with the area.

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 57.2 miles from South Beach, FL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.7 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 25 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.2 miles or 1h 13m 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 53m

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 South Beach, 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 South Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from South Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 57.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Micco, FL

57 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.

Popular next leg

Micco, FL to Orlando, FL

86.7 mi · 1h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Sebastian, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Melbourne Village, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from South 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 2min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 2min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.4 mi

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.4 mi

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14079065119

Visit website

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14076011796

Visit website

Framework Craft Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Vespr Coffee Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14074423361

Visit website

Cups and Pups Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Black Phin Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Orange County Regional History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

The Escape Ventures Orlando

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2–10 pm

+14077306733

Visit website

Vero Beach Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Vero Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17722310707

Visit website

River Explorer Boat Tours (Previously located at the Riverside Cafe)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Vero Beach, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17727137132

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

Central Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14075993334

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 72.9 and 99.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

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 205AB Toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orl...
8
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
9
73.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 205B Toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
8
99.4 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

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 16 Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sa...
8
99.6 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.21 one way

$36.42 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $19.81 $39.62
premium $4.72 $21.27 $42.54
diesel $5.61 $25.26 $50.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.3 0 $12.01 $5.49
Efficient EV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.58
EV Truck/SUV 45.8 0 $16.02 $7.32

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

South Beach, FL

Late night in South Beach on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Late night in Orlando on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°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

6 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

2h 20m 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" for this 113-mile journey, with 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and intersections rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile indicates a route that requires constant attention to turns and traffic signals. This type of drive can feel more immersive in the local landscape but requires more active navigation compared to highway travel.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Beachline Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 114.4 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 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.5 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 South Beach, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Tampa, Disney World, Sanford and Titusville.

Tampa

99.4 mi in | ~1h 59m

Disney World

99.4 mi in | ~1h 59m

Sanford

99.4 mi in | ~1h 59m

Titusville

106.1 mi in | ~2h 8m

About the Cities

Arriving in Orlando, FL

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 20m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.7 miles on I 95. 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 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.5 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 Orlando, 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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