Orlando is about 235 miles north of Miami, three and a half to four hours each way on Florida's Turnpike. It is a long day, which is exactly why a private car makes sense: you can sleep on the way up, stop when you need to, and come home without driving in the dark after a day on your feet. Pickup is early in the morning at your hotel, with a short break at a Turnpike service plaza before arriving in Orlando by mid-morning.
The day itself is yours to choose. For a theme park day, your driver-guide drops you at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort or SeaWorld Orlando and picks you up at a time agreed in advance. For a city day, the route covers Lake Eola Park and its fountain in downtown Orlando, Park Avenue in Winter Park with its shops and cafés, the Scenic Boat Tour on Winter Park's chain of lakes, and an evening at Disney Springs, Disney's shopping and dining district, which is free to enter.
The drive home runs south through the evening, and most guests are back at their hotel late at night. If you would rather spend a night or two in Orlando, the trip can be booked as two one-way rides on different days, priced per car in writing.
Highlights
- Private car from Miami to Orlando and back in one day
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Theme park drop-off at Disney, Universal or SeaWorld
- Or a city day: Lake Eola, Winter Park and Disney Springs
- Pickup time agreed in advance for the ride home
- A rest stop on Florida's Turnpike each way
- Room to rest on the long drive back
Itinerary
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Early pickup
Your driver-guide picks you up at your hotel early in the morning.
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Florida's Turnpike north
About three and a half to four hours, with a break at a service plaza.
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Theme park or city
Drop-off at your park, or a city day around Lake Eola, Winter Park and the Scenic Boat Tour.
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Disney Springs
For city-day guests, an evening at Disney's free shopping and dining district.
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Pickup at the agreed time
Your driver-guide meets you at the park or at your last stop.
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Drive back to Miami
The ride south, with drop-off at your hotel late in the evening.
Included
- Private car and driver-guide for your group
- Round trip Miami–Orlando–Miami
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Bottled water on board
- A route planned around your choice of park or city day
Not included
- Theme park and attraction tickets
- Theme park parking fees
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuity for your driver-guide
Good to know
- Buy theme park tickets directly from the park in advance
- Parks often close later than the drive home allows, so the pickup time is set in advance
- An early start and a late return — plan a quiet next morning
- Kennedy Space Center can replace the Orlando stop on request
- Child seats available on request
FAQ
How long is the drive to Orlando
About 235 miles, usually three and a half to four hours each way on Florida's Turnpike, depending on traffic and the rest stop.
How much time do we get in Orlando
Usually seven to eight hours, depending on how early you leave Miami and how late you want to be back.
Do you sell theme park tickets
No. Buy them directly from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando or SeaWorld before the trip, and we take care of the ride.
Can we stay overnight in Orlando
Yes. Book it as two one-way rides on different days, and we will quote one price per car for each in writing.
Can we visit Kennedy Space Center instead
Yes. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is on Florida's Space Coast, a similar drive from Miami. Mention it when you book and we will plan the day around it.
