Origin
Winter Garden, FL
Late night in Winter Garden on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winter Garden, 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
22m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winter Garden, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Winter Garden and Orlando, this 14.6-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse Central Florida. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, the drive is highly economical for those commuting or exploring the local region. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the East-West Expressway, West Colonial Drive, and Dillard Street. Given the short duration and distance, there is no need for an overnight split, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule. It is a straightforward, practical transition between these two Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West Colonial Drive | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Dillard Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Carter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Anderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hicks Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Garden, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on CR 438
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Plant Street
2
Turn right onto Dillard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dillard Street
3
Turn left onto FL 50
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Colonial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
5
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
9
Continue on Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West South Street
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
West South Street
13
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
8
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
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 9
Toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Tra...
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Anderson Street
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Boone Avenue
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West South Street
Turn right onto West South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.65 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
22m 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?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that balances urban navigation with faster transit. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the local surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the East-West Expressway, where you cover 7.1 miles of consistent road. As you transition from the smaller roads like Dillard Street onto the expressway, the driving pace shifts noticeably. Expect a functional, commuter-style experience rather than a scenic cruise, as the route is designed primarily for direct access between the two cities.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on East-West Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
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 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (West Anderson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
125 ft
97 ft
Total Climb
40 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
125 ft
Elevation Range
27 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Winter Garden, FL to Orlando, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Titusville along the way.
Titusville
4.9 mi in
|
~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 22m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on East-West Expressway. 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: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (West Anderson Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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