Travel Recommendation: Marion, KY to Daytona Beach, FL
Transport Mode
For this journey, the most efficient and practical mode of transport is by air followed by a rental car for local travel in Daytona Beach.
Air Travel
- Companies: Delta Airlines, American Airlines
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (non-stop flight from Evansville to Orlando)
- Distance: 350 miles (approximately)
- Costs: Estimated around ZAR 3,500 for a round-trip ticket
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable for air travel
Pro Tip: Book a flight that allows flexible date changes to take advantage of lower fares during weekdays or off-peak seasons.
Ground Travel to Daytona Beach
- Transport Mode: Rental Car
- Companies: Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
- Distance: 60 miles from Orlando International Airport to Daytona Beach
- Costs: Estimated rental cost around ZAR 1,500 per day (including insurance)
- Roads/Routes: Take FL-528 E (Beachline Expressway) to I-95 N, then follow signs to Daytona Beach.
Pro Tip: Use the SunPass for tolls to save time and money on expressways around Orlando.
Total Journey Summary
- Total Duration: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes (including layover time and ground travel)
- Total Distance: 410 miles
- Overall Costs: Estimated ZAR 5,000 – ZAR 5,500 (for flight and rental car combined)
Final Recommendation: Consider flying directly to Orlando to streamline your travel, picking up a rental car for the drive to Daytona Beach. This route offers a good balance of time efficiency and cost-effectiveness, allowing you to enjoy a smooth transition from your origin city to your beach destination.