Find the directions listed below in order to go from Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL by car. You can click each direction to see them in the map.
I 10 $east, I 75 $south
497.2 mi7 hours 17 mins
Head west0 feetContinue onto Saint Louis Street0.3 miTurn left onto North Joachim Street0.3 miTurn left onto Government Street (US 98)300 feetContinue straight to stay on Government Street (US 98)600 feetContinue onto Bankhead Tunnel (US 98)0.6 miKeep left onto US 980 feetTake the ramp on the right0.4 miMerge left onto I 10333.9 miTake the ramp towards I-75 South: Tampa0.3 miMerge left onto I 75 S107.5 miKeep left towards South Turnpike42.1 miKeep right towards FL 408 Toll East: Orlando0.9 miContinue onto East-West Expressway (FL 408 Toll E)9.5 miTake the ramp towards FL 527: Downtown900 feetKeep right at the fork300 feetContinue onto South Lucerne Circle600 feetTurn right onto South Orange Avenue (FL 527)300 feetContinue onto Rosalind Avenue (FL 527)0.2 miTurn left onto Anderson Street0.3 miTurn right onto Boone Avenue600 feetTurn right onto South Street300 feetYou have arrived at your destinationDriving distance between Mobile, AL and Orlando, FL is 497.21 miles (or 800.17 kilometers). If you drove an average car (using about 3.6 gallons of gas per mile), the gas would cost you around $, since you would need about gallons of fuel.
Leaving from Mobile, AL you would reach Orlando, FL in about 7 hours 17 mins if you keep an average speed of miles per hour, assuming you don’t make any breaks or get stuck in traffic.
This is a map overview of the best driving route from Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL in which you can see the origin and destination points marked with A (Mobile) and B (Orlando) respectively as well as blue line along the road route you can take. You can zoom in to see more details, including road numbers and even street names both in Mobile, AL and Orlando, FL as well as every other town you may pass by on your way.
The flying distance represent the straight distance from Mobile to Orlando, the length of an hypothetical flight trip between the geographic center of Mobile, AL and the geographic center of Orlando, FL. We also offer nearby airports to both Mobile to Orlando and a flight ticket price comparison form, in case you want to make that hypothetical flight real :).
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.
Number of travelers = 1 person
Cheapest airfare = $200.00 round tripEnter the total number of travelers. This will be used to calculate the sum of plane tickets for everyone, as well as the number of cars you need if you're planning a road trip. We assume a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars if your situation is different.
Total airfare for all travelers = $200.00We estimated the cheapest price for a round trip plane ticket from MOB to MCO at $200.
To change the price for your flight, enter it here:
Extra costs (transportation) = $0.00
Enter the total amount you're planning to spend on extra costs for local transportation at your destination. This might include a rental car to drive around the area, or the cost of a cab or airport shuttle to get to your hotel. You could also include an extra cost for food at the airport, and any other miscellaneous spending along the way. Enter your total estimate below.
Number of passengers = 1 person
Number of cars = 1 car
Gas for each car = $135.36 round tripEnter the total number of cars you'll be taking on the road trip. This will be used to calculate the total cost of driving for everyone. The default is a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can adjust the number of cars to fit your situation.
Fuel efficiency = 25 mpg
Current gas price = $3.40Enter the fuel efficiency of your vehicle in miles per gallon (mpg). If you're unsure of the exact number, you can look it up on the fueleconomy.gov site.
Vehicle fuel efficiency: mpg
Total fuel costs for all cars = $135.36Enter the average fuel price for your trip in U.S. dollars. If you're taking a long road trip, the gas price in each state may vary. Remember to adjust for premium or diesel fuel prices.
Flight distance = 427 miles one-way
Driving distance = 497 miles one-way
Driving is usually cheaper, but it takes a lot longer. So in order to get a better comparison, we include a special "value of time factor" that estimates how much your time is worth. If you take a day off work for a long road trip instead of a quick flight, you might add up your lost earnings. The default we use is $10/hr but you can enter any value you want below. If there are multiple travelers, you can enter the sum of everyone's value.
Value of time factor: $ per hour
Cost to fly or drive
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.