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Trip from Sunny Isles Beach, FL to Orlando, FL

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

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

224.4 mi

361 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 3m ★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

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

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Sunny Isles 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 224.4-mile journey from Sunny Isles Beach, FL, to Orlando, FL, is a straightforward drive, estimated to take about 4 hours and 16 minutes. It's well-suited as a single-day trip, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and I-4, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it's an economical option for traveling within Florida. This drive is a practical choice for reaching your destination efficiently, with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.2 miles from Sunny Isles Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 191 mi 3h 27m
I 95 18.3 mi 21m
I 4 4.3 mi 5m
SR 856 1.9 mi 3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Ives Dairy Road 1.3 mi 2m
South Division Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
North Andrews Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 191 mi, about 3h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 189th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 189th Street
2

Turn right onto SR A1A

368 ft · 14 sec · Collins Avenue
3

Continue on SR A1A

158 ft · 9 sec · Collins Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp onto SR 856

1.9 mi · 3 min · SR 856
Toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Turn right onto US 1

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Biscayne Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6

Turn slight right

420 ft · 15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road
8

Continue on Ives Dairy Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
9

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 36 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West Use the left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto SR 814

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
19

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

191 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
22

Merge onto I 4

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 81 Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
25

Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

264 ft · 14 sec · West Kaley Street
26

Turn left onto South Division Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto West South Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · West South Street
28

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Sunny Isles Beach to maximize your time in Orlando and potentially avoid some traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 191 miles on Florida's Turnpike, you can easily complete this trip in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches, and take advantage of service areas along the turnpike. The $36 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind as you plan.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.2 miles from Sunny Isles Beach, FL, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191 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 49 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.2 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 28m

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 Sunny Isles 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 Sunny Isles Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 224.4 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Sunny Isles Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 191 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jupiter, FL

112 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

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.2 miles from Sunny Isles Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 191 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 224.4

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 224.4

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

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 208.4

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 208.4

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14079065119

Visit website

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14076011796

Visit website

Framework Craft Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Cups and Pups Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Black Phin Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 224.4

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 224.4

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13213164345

Visit website

Orange County Regional History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 224.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 208.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Aventura, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13054668930

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 16

Oakland Park, Florida

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Central Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 224.4

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14075993334

Visit website

Diver Mansion

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

North Miami, Florida

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13056077290

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 22.9 and 222.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
22.9 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 36
8
23.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
6
25.9 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
217.2 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

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 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
8
222.3 mi into trip | ~4h 11m 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

$35.72 one way

$71.44 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $38.85 $77.71
premium $4.72 $41.73 $83.45
diesel $5.61 $49.54 $99.09

Estimated Tolls: $13.37

Florida's Turnpike (191 mi) $13.37

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.3 0 $23.56 $10.77
Efficient EV 56.1 0 $19.63 $8.98
EV Truck/SUV 89.8 1 $31.42 $14.36

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Late night in Sunny Isles Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Late night in Orlando on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

ENE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

20 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

4h 16m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route being on major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on Florida's Turnpike, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 191 miles. This section is characterized by consistent highway speeds, designed for efficient travel. While primarily interstate, the transition between Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and I-4 is seamless, keeping you moving towards Orlando.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 191 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 224.4 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 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Sunny Isles Beach, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami and Florida's Turnpike North.

Florida's Turnpike: Miami

25.7 mi in | ~36m

Florida's Turnpike North

25.9 mi in | ~36m

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 4h 16m. Total distance: 224.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 191 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.37 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Orlando, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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