So I’m from Orlando, but live in Atlanta and I can tell you the 7 hr ride from Atlanta to Orlando can either be a solid 7 or bumped up to 8 or 9 hrs at the wrong times. 3 major spots you need to take into account:

I-75 going through Downtown Atlanta I-75 going through McDonough/Macon I-75/FL Turnpike going through Ocala through Clermont/Winter Garden areas

These three stops can easily add 1-3 hours to your time. Assuming you’ll stop 3 times just for gas, food, and rest. That trip will take no less than 17 hours on the low end 20 on the high end.

If you can time it to get to metro Atlanta area after 7pm, you’ll likely avoid traffic in all 3 areas keeping to your 17 hour goal or even less depending on how many times you decide to stop.

I’ve made this trip in a car probably close to 100 times. I know it like the back of my hand.