Places to stop on a Florida road trip

  • Orlando. From St.
  • Cape Canaveral. Head out of Orlando along the FL-528 E and you’ll reach Florida’s Space Coast in around 45 minutes.
  • Fort Lauderdale.
  • Miami.
  • Marco Island.
  • Naples.
  • Cape Coral.
  • Tampa.

How do I plan a road trip to Florida?

Partially because of this great distance, Florida also offers a wide variety of activities for the road warrior.

  1. Learn the Geography. Before taking a trip through the Sunshine State, take some time to get to know it.
  2. Choose a Region.
  3. Choose a Theme.
  4. SunPass for Tolls.
  5. Book Hotels.
  6. Gas Up.

Where should I stop between St Augustine and Miami?

Best stops along Saint Augustine Beach to Miami Beach drive

  • Fort Matanzas National Monument.
  • Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail.
  • Worlds Most Famous Beach Daytona Beach.
  • Daytona International Speedway.
  • Stetson Mansion.
  • Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.
  • Blue Spring State Park.
  • The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

Where can I stop with kids on the way to Florida?

Kid- Friendly Stops Along I-95 in Delaware and Maryland

  • Wilmington, Delaware – Riverside Fun and Beautiful Gardens.
  • Baltimore – Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
  • Fredericksburg – A Nice Place to Stay the Night on an I-95 Road Trip.
  • Richmond – Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
  • North Carolina.
  • South Carolina.

What is a good road trip to Florida?

FLORIDA REGIONAL ROAD TRIPS THROUGH SMALL TOWNS

  • Pensacola to DeFuniak Springs on US-90.
  • DeFuniak Springs to Seaside.
  • Pensacola to Seaside on US-98.
  • Panama City Beach to Grayton Beach on Highway 30A.
  • Chattahoochee Loop through Sneads and Marianna.
  • Big Bend Scenic Highway from Apalachicola to St Marks.

What do you see on a road trip?

Ultimate California road trip

  • Balboa Park. While San Diego has no shortage of worthy attractions, this 1,200-acre urban park, designed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, is a must-stop.
  • Pioneertown.
  • In-N-Out Museum.
  • Griffith Observatory.
  • Solvang.
  • Forestiere Underground Gardens.
  • Nepenthe.
  • 17-Mile Drive.

What is the best day of the week to drive to Florida?

If you decide to do this road trip, I highly recommend traveling on a Saturday or Sunday, when you won’t run into normal rush hour traffic. The other recommendation I have is to leave super early in the morning. For both drives, we were on the road by 4:45 am.

How much does a road trip to Florida cost?

The average price of a 7-day trip to Florida is $1,209 for a solo traveler, $1,764 for a couple, and $3,918 for a family of 4. Florida hotels range from $67 to $328 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $560 per night for the entire home.

What is the halfway point between Miami and St Augustine?

To reach the midway point from Saint Augustine to Miami, you would drive for about 2 hours, 27 minutes or roughly 155 miles from Miami to the halfway stop. The best place to meet based on recommendations from Trippy members is Vero Beach. The location closest to the exact midpoint would be Micco (Florida).

How do I find cool attractions on a road trip?

Enter your starting point and your destination and the Roadtrippers app (Free in App Store and Google Play) will find you interesting places to stop in between. Pick from categories such as amusement parks, adventure sports, historical markers and hiking, and you’ll see places pop up along your driving route.