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Trip from Taylor Creek, FL to Orlando, FL

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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 21m

Distance

112.2 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

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Downtown Taylor Creek, FL, FL

Taylor Creek, 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 112.2-mile journey from Taylor Creek to Orlando, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike, US 441, and I-4, with 91% of the drive being highway-focused. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $18, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward drive through the Florida region, ideal for a quick transition between these two points without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

56.1 miles from Taylor Creek, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 65.6 mi 1h 10m
US 441 31.2 mi 39m
I 4 4.3 mi 5m
Parrott Avenue 3.5 mi 7m
South Division Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
US 98 1 mi 1m
Southeast 28th Street 0.9 mi 2m
Southeast 32nd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 65.6 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Creek, FL and Orlando, FL.

1

Start on Southeast 38th Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Southeast 38th Avenue
2

Turn left onto Southeast 28th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Southeast 28th Street
3

Turn left onto Southeast 34th Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast 34th Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 98; US 441

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 98; US 441
5

Enter roundabout onto Royal Palm Drive

33 ft · 0 sec · Royal Palm Drive
6

Continue on Royal Palm Drive

514 ft · 13 sec · Royal Palm Drive
7

Continue on Southeast 18th Terrace

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southeast 18th Terrace
8

Turn left onto Southeast 32nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast 32nd Street
9

Continue on Southeast 28th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast 28th Street
10

Turn right onto US 98; US 441

3.5 mi · 7 min · Parrott Avenue
11

Continue on US 441

31 mi · 39 min · US 441
12

Turn sharp right onto FL 60

0.4 mi · 49 sec · FL 60
Use the left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on this road

295 ft · 7 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
19

Merge onto I 4

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 81 Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
22

Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

264 ft · 14 sec · West Kaley Street
23

Turn left onto South Division Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto West South Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · West South Street
25

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec
26

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 21-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can leave Taylor Creek at your convenience, but consider an earlier departure to maximize your time in Orlando. With no specific stops recommended, your flexibility is key; however, be mindful of the longest uninterrupted stretch of 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, planning your fuel and rest needs accordingly. The $18 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. A practical tip is to have your toll transponder ready, as Florida's Turnpike is a toll road.

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 56.1 miles from Taylor Creek, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 25 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 55m

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 Taylor Creek, 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 Taylor Creek, FL

This is one driving day of about 112.2 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Taylor Creek, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 65.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Poinciana, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poinciana, FL

56 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

Okeechobee County, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Poinciana, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Taylor Creek, 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 65.6 miles.

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 · 0min 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 · 0min 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

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

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

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

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

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18633573006

Visit website

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 Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Very expen

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 38.8 and 110.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
38.8 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.
7
39 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
8
105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m 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
110.1 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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
6
110.6 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | South Division Avenue

Turn left onto South Division Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.86 one way

$35.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $19.43 $38.85
premium $4.72 $20.86 $41.73
diesel $5.61 $24.77 $49.54

Estimated Tolls: $4.59

Florida's Turnpike (65.6 mi) $4.59

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

$18

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.7 0 $11.78 $5.39
Efficient EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
EV Truck/SUV 44.9 0 $15.71 $7.18

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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

Taylor Creek, FL

Morning in Taylor Creek on Tuesday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Morning in Orlando on Tuesday

Local time

6:22 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

26 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 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 largely highway-focused experience on this route, accounting for 91% of your travel. The personality of the drive is dominated by efficient travel on major arteries. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, suggesting a period of consistent speed. While the specific road conditions may vary, the profile indicates a drive where maintaining speed and covering distance is the main objective, rather than exploring diverse terrains or local byways.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and US 441. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.8 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 19 significant decision points across 112.2 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 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Taylor Creek, FL and Orlando, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando and Tampa.

Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

39 mi in | ~57m

Tampa

105.1 mi in | ~2h 9m

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 21m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.59 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.

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 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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