Orlando to Daytona Beach drive: Time, distance & best stops
The distance from Orlando to Daytona Beach is 57 miles, with a 1h7m driving time. The best road trips on the Orlando to Daytona Beach drive are Planet Obstacle, the Black Bear Wilderness Area and the Central Florida Zoo.
Planning an Orlando to Daytona Beach road trip itinerary
The Orlando to Daytona Beach drive takes you from Florida’s theme park capital to the east coast.
Orlando is known worldwide as the home of Disney World, but there’s far more to it than Mickey and Co. You can get crazy selfies at the Museum of Illusions or WonderWorks, learn how chocolate is made at Chocolate Kingdom and ride the Wheel at ICON Park or Orlando StarFlyer. Alternatively, visit Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, play adventure golf at Pirates’ Cove and say hi to the stingrays at Sea Life.
In the evenings, there’s the Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show, Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn To Life and the Outta Control magic comedy show.
Other Orlando experiences include glow-in-the-dark kayaking, foodie walking tours and kayaking through Cypress forest.
There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in Orlando. Flexibility is key (precise location is not critical here) – and compare prices online before booking.
Daytona Beach is one of the most attractive cities on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. To many, it is most obviously associated with NASCAR racing at the Daytona Speedway, but there’s way more to it than fast cars.
Enjoyable Daytona Beach experiences include small group sailing cruises, paddleboarding or kayaking with dolphins and manatees, wine bar tours and a Polynesian fire and dinner show.
You can also try a dive bar crawl, zipline adventures and beach Segway rides.
Good Daytona Beach accommodation options with pools by the beach include the Days Inn Daytona Oceanfront and Bahama House.
Orlando to Daytona Beach distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Orlando to Daytona Beach is 57 miles. You can expect a driving time of around one hour and seven minutes. The quickest route is up the I-4.
The best stops to add to an Orlando to Daytona Beach road trip itinerary are Planet Obstacle, the Black Bear Wilderness Area and the Central Florida Zoo.
Orlando to Daytona Beach road trip attractions: Planet Obstacle
Planet Obstacle in Lake Mary FL proudly boasts that it is the world’s largest indoor obstacle park. Covering 50,000 square feet, there are ninja courses for both adults and children. On top of that there are ziplines, an aerial ropes course, bumper cars, trampolines and ball pits.
Essentially, think an adult-friendly soft play arena, but supersized.
Things to do between Orlando and Daytona Beach: Black Bear Wilderness Area
The Black Bear Wilderness Area covers 1,600 acres on the floodplain of the St Johns River. Within it are a variety of wetland habitats, and while primarily set up for conservation, there is a looping 7.1 mile walking trail with boardwalks.
Wildlife lovers might spot river otters, white-tailed deer and Florida black bears.
Orlando to Daytona Beach drive: Central Florida Zoo and Botanic Gardens
On the shore of Lake Monroe, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is home to more than 100 animal species. Many of these are exotic species, such as cheetahs, leopards, giraffes and lemurs. There’s a sizable reptile section, with some seriously impressive (and dangerous) snakes. Experiences include giraffe-feeding, a zipline course and train rides.
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