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Trip from Titusville, 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

55m

Distance

40.4 mi

65 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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county seat of Brevard County, Florida, United States

Titusville, FL

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

Orlando, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Titusville to Orlando is a straightforward journey covering 40.4 miles, typically taking about 55 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Cheney Highway, East Colonial Drive, and the East-West Expressway. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, this is an incredibly economical trek between two central Florida locations. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a quick getaway, the trip is efficient and requires very little logistical planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Colonial Drive 16.6 mi 22m
East-West Expressway 11.2 mi 13m
Cheney Highway 5.5 mi 6m
South Street 5.4 mi 8m
East South Street 0.4 mi 1m
Hopkins Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Washington Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Colonial Drive — 16.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 1

144 ft · 11 sec · Washington Avenue
2

Turn left onto Main Street

243 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 1

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Hopkins Avenue
4

Turn right onto FL 405

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Street
5

Turn right onto FL 50

5.5 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway
6

Continue on FL 50

16 mi · 22 min · East Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on FL 50

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
9

Merge onto FL 408 Toll

11 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

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

Turn left onto East South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East South Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn sharp left

103 ft · 3 sec
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Bithlo, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bithlo, FL

20 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

Bithlo, FL to Orlando, FL

18.3 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Edgewood, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bithlo, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Titusville, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.3 — 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 | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
27.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
5
28.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway

Merge onto FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.4 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward Rosalind Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward Rosalind Avenue
7
40.3 mi into trip | ~55m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.43 one way

$12.86 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $7.00 $13.99
premium $4.72 $7.51 $15.02
diesel $5.61 $8.92 $17.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Titusville, FL

Morning in Titusville on Sunday

Local time

11:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Clear

E 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Orlando, FL

Morning in Orlando on Sunday

Local time

11:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

ENE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

5 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

55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 28% of this 40.4-mile path consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.6-mile segment along East Colonial Drive. As you transition from the coastal feel of Titusville toward the dense infrastructure of Orlando, the road character shifts from open pavement to a more intricate, urban-focused driving experience. Be prepared for frequent turns as you make your way across the region.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on East Colonial Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 40.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

109 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

106 ft

Total Descent

12 ft

Highest Point

109 ft

~34.6 mi in

Elevation Range

101 ft

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 Titusville, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Ocoee along the way.

Ocoee

27.8 mi in | ~39m

About the Cities

Starting in Titusville, FL

Full guide →

Titusville is a city of 49,000 people (2020) along the Indian River in Brevard County, East Central Florida.

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 55m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on East Colonial Drive. 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.

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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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