It's better to fly from Mobile to Orlando
The fly or drive score is:
229 / 305
What is the fly or drive score?
The fly or drive score is an estimate of the true cost of travel. A lower score is better. Our score includes factors like airline prices and fuel costs, but it also takes into account the value of your time spent traveling. If you're taking time off work because you have to drive an extra day, it might be better to fly even if driving is technically cheaper. Tap on a blue or green value to customize it.
driving is cheaper
Number of travelers = 1 person
Cheapest airfare = $200.00 round trip
Total airfare for all travelers = $200.00
Extra costs (transportation) =
$0.00
Number of passengers = 1 person
Number of cars = 1 car
Gas for each car = $135.54 round trip
Fuel efficiency = 25 mpg
Current gas price = $3.41
Total fuel costs for all cars = $135.54
flying is shorter
Flight distance = 427 miles one-way
Driving distance = 497 miles one-way
flying is faster
Getting to MOB airport = 36 minutes
Mobile Regional
Airport
Check-in/wait at the airport = 60 minutes
Flight time = 1 hour, 21 minutes
Orlando International Airport
Leaving MCO airport =
26 minutes
Total travel time = 2 hours, 54 minutes
Driving time = 7 hours, 1 minute
Extra time for stops =
Extra costs (tolls, rental car) =
Wear and tear cost = $0.10 per mile
Total wear and tear = $99.40
flying is better
Value of time factor = $28.93
Value of time factor = $70.21
flying is the winner
Fly Score = 229
Drive Score = 305
You can adjust any of the settings above to customize the calculation for your exact trip. We assume some simple default values to get a quick answer to start.
The Fly Score is an estimate of how much it would cost you to take a flight, including factors to account for the value of your time getting to the airport, checking in, and waiting for the plane to take off and land. The default fly score is 229 from Mobile to Orlando.
The Drive Score is a comparable calculation that estimates the total cost of doing a road trip. You might spend less on gas than the price of airfare, but it could take you longer to get there if you're driving. So we include the value of your time spent in the car, as well as additional costs for things like hotel, tolls, food, and whatever else you want to include. The default drive score from Mobile to Orlando is 305.
So in this case, it's better to fly from Mobile to Orlando.
These results are based on the actual driving distance from Mobile to Orlando, which is 497 miles or 800 kilometers. You can also check the cost of driving from Mobile to Orlando.
Mobile, Alabama
Is it better to fly or drive to Mobile, AL from where I am now?
Orlando, Florida
Should I fly or drive to Orlando, FL?
Find out how many hours from Mobile to Orlando by car if you're planning a road trip. If you want to explore small towns along the way, get a list of cities between Mobile, AL and Orlando, FL. Looking for alternate routes? Explore all of the routes from Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL. Compare the flight distance to driving distance from Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL, or check for a bus or train from Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL. Calculate the total cost to drive from Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL. Or find out if it's better to fly or drive from Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL?
There are 426.85 miles from Orlando to Mobile in northwest direction and 497 miles (799.84 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 W route.
Orlando and Mobile are 7 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .
This is the fastest route from Orlando, FL to Mobile, AL. The halfway point is Tallahassee, FL.
Please note the time difference between Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL is 1 hour. The current time in Orlando is 12:06 am (Oct 19) and the current time in Mobile is 11:06 pm (Oct 18).
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Gas Consumption and Emissions
A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 19.94 gallons of gas to cover the route between Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Orlando to Mobile is $77.53.
During the route, an average car will release 390.76 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.
- Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.89 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 18, 2022.
- Read more about our CO2 calculation.
Best Hotels In or Near Mobile, AL
Do you have where to stay when you arrive to Mobile, AL? Check out our hotel recommendations:
Halfway Point Between Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL
If you want to meet halfway between Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 30.486706 and -84.256973, or 30º 29' 12.1416" N, 84º 15' 25.1028" W. This location is 248.31 miles away from Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL and it would take approximately 3 hours 38 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.
Closest City or Town to Halfway Point
The closest and also the major city is Tallahassee, FL, situated 256.37 miles from Orlando, FL and 243.46 miles from Mobile, AL. It would take 3 hours 51 mins to go from Orlando to Tallahassee and 3 hours 40 mins to go from Mobile to Tallahassee.
Major Cities Along the Route
The only major city along the route is Gainesville, FL.
Weather in Orlando and Mobile
Compare the weather today and the next four days in Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL:
Lowest Price Rental Cars in Orlando, FL
Planning on renting a car to go from Orlando, FL to Mobile, AL? Here there are some offers to rent a car in or near Orlando, FL:
Small
From $14
Intermediate
From $18
Full-size
From $24
SUVs
From $28
Vans
From $40
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Distance conversions
Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL in this table:
Straight line distance | 426.85 mi | 686.94 km | 370.92 nautical mi |
Driving distance | 497 mi | 799.24 km | 431.56 nautical mi |
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