 Driving
Directions from Sanford International Airport,
Orlando, Florida USA
Your Travel Agent or their Representative will have given
you instructions to your location.
We don't attempt to usurp their information but feel that some is
somewhat lacking.
We are attempting the very big task of giving you a complete guide
on getting to each and every area in Orlando.
There is only one road out of
Sanford
Airport and this road becomes Lake Mary Road (later, Lake Mary
Blvd.) as soon as it leaves airport property. It takes a 3 mile
journey through the countryside
before it crosses
Sanford
Road and goes under The Central Florida
Greeneway - State Road (SR)- 417. Turning left here
to go around the Eastern perimeter of
Orlando (much like a quiet M25). Straight on for Interstate 4 (I4)
Only use I4 if you are experienced in driving in the USA. I would
not advise any new USA driver to tackle an Interstate without some
practice...
via. Central Florida Greeneway SR-417
SR-417 is the most popular, and most instructed, route to the
areas surrounding Orlando.
It is well suited for the 'first time driver' as it is generally
quiet and there is a long drive before you arrive at any
complicated bits. By that time you will be more accustomed to
driving.
The link for this route is - down at the bottom of this page..
.
Food alert - click
here... |
via. Interstate 4 (I4)
Not recommended for 'First Time
USA Drivers'.
You will get to see Downtown Orlando this way. Beware it can get
very busy with cars zooming past you on
both
sides and making sudden changing lanes.
The link for this route is -
down at the bottom of this
page...
Food alert - click
here...
If you need Food there are a few of places to eat and pick up
groceries on this route
before you get to Interstate 4 approx. 7 miles. |
Food alert - There is no
food to be found on arrival at Sanford Airport.
If you are staying in a Rented Home (especially South or West of
Kissimmee) you may not find shops or fast food snacks until late
into your first full morning in Orlando. By this time it may well be
afternoon in your stomach. 9am is 2 pm back home!
The route via. SR-417 takes approx 40 - 50 minutes to get anywhere.
When you get to the place you are trying to find, it will be late at night for you
(home time) and your kids.
As you can not bring sandwiches etc. into the USA, you may want to
consider what you are going to do about food and how long ago you
last ate...
The Gas Station at the corner of Lake Mary Blvd. and Sanford Road, just
before joining the SR-417, has a Lil' Champ food store open 24/7.
They have snacks for now and supplies to get you through breakfast
tomorrow in your Villa. Some cereal, milk and a jar of coffee will
cost little and may solve the problem
The are other options around the junction of SR-417 but this is the
easiest to get to.
You may be able to arrange a 'Welcome Pack' to be at your Villa
waiting for you. Please note that they are seldom good value for
money. Having said that though, as many Villas are quite a way from
shops and you won't want to go shopping as you arrive, they can be a
god send. Check with your Travel Agent...
If you are going to Villa Rental locations in the South or East of
Kissimmee-US Hwy 192 area, via. SR-417
and Orange Blossom Trail - follow our SR-417 Driving Routes page
down to Orange Blossom Trail and
the click on the 'More Info' link.
We now have a 'Top-Down'
map system that can give you an idea of where
places are.
Also check out our 'Flashing
Maps' for an over view of journeys from the
airports.
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