Florida Road Trip Inspiration
Every year, Florida is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States, thanks to the miles of beaches and almost year-round sunshine. Road trippers can also find plenty to love in this state—scenic roads criss-cross the peninsula and parallel the coastline on both sides.
If you need a little inspiration for a Florida road trip, check out the ideas below. You’ll find recommended routes in all parts of the state.
Northern Florida
Jacksonville A1A Road Trip
Spend a day or two enjoying the coast of Northern Florida. All the spots on this road trip are close to Jacksonville, so you can follow the route during a multi-day vacation or use it as a staycation if you’re a local.
- Recommended Duration: 1-2 days
- Total Distance: About 60 miles one way
Central Florida
Road Trips Starting in Orlando
Done with the theme park lines? Head north to St. Augustine or south to the Everglades and Key West. These road trips help you get a taste of Florida outside of the state’s tourism capital.
- Recommended Duration: 3-6 days
- Total Distance: About 635 miles one way
Tampa to Clearwater
Although you can have plenty of fun in the waters of Tampa Bay, you shouldn’t leave the area without saying hello to the Gulf of Mexico. Take a quick road trip across the water via Courtney Campbell Causeway and find more excitement near Clearwater, FL.
- Recommended Duration: 1 day
- Total Distance: About 90-100 miles round trip
Southern Florida
Outdoor Adventures South of West Palm Beach
Grab a Jeep Wrangler rental and go have some fun in the swampy Everglades, or stop at every beach until you hit Key West. Get our recommendations for road trips that begin in West Palm Beach.
- Recommended Duration: 2-4 days
- Total Distance: About 300 miles round trip
Road Trips Starting in Fort Lauderdale
You have plenty of options for memorable road trips close to Fort Lauderdale. Discover some of the best day-trip destinations along the Atlantic Coast or across the peninsula.
- Recommended Duration: 2-3 days
- Total Distance: About 275 miles one way
Road Trips Starting in Miami
Extend your stay in South Florida and take a road trip beyond Miami. Key Largo lies less than 90 minutes away, and the Everglades are even closer. You know you don’t want to say goodbye to the sunshine—take a road trip so you don’t have to!
- Recommended Duration: 1-3 days
- Total Distance: About 85 miles one way
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