Best route from mco to HIFS @ 4 pm

[mal0808]

Anoyone know the best route from MCO to HIFS? We will arive at 4 PM. Thank you

 

[WDWisTheBest]

It's easy. Take the SR-417 Greeneway (use south access road from the airport) west to exit 6. After getting off SR-417, go straight (west) on SR-536 past International Drive and SR-535. After the SR-535 intersection, get in the left hand lane and turn left into HIFS at the second exit about 1/2 mile past the SR-535 intersection.
On the HIFS website, they say to stay on SR-417 to exit 3, which is the Oceola Parkway. Go right (west) about 1/4 mile to International Drive south, turn right onto I-Drive, and go about one mile to the HIFS entrance on the left. It is about 17 miles from MCO to HIFS.

Either way works fine.

 

[mal0808]

Thank you so much. Is the South Access Road at the airport marked well and what does this sign say on it? Also, do I have to exit at HIFS or just turn into the hotel before or after the exit 1/2 mile past #535

 

[WDWisTheBest]

The access road to MCO from the south is well marked. I don't remember exactly how it is marked but I believe it just has SR-417 on the green sign. Just stay in the left hand lanes out of the parking lots, which keeps you from going north on 436. What you do is drive around the airport terminal and take the access raod which is about 3 or 4 miles until you get to SR-417. This access road winds around new airport construction, so follow the speed indicated.

On the other end, you will see the Marriott World Center Towers on the right after you pass through the intersection with SR-535.
The exit to HIFS (which is on your left as you are heading west toward WDW ) is a cut through in the divided highway that you are on. Watch out for the oncoming traffic on SR-536 coming from WDW before you turn left into the HIFS entrance. The hotel is set back from the highway. It will be obvious when you get there.

 

[mal0808]

Thank you!!! These boards have saved me sooo much time and money.