Apopka, FL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Apopka, FL have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Florida. Most drives stay under 138 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Apopka, FL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
247.5 mi
Miami, FL
Quickest Drive
26m
Orlando, FL
Plan Around Apopka, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Apopka, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Apopka, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Apopka, FL
Apopka, FL to Miami, FL
Apopka, FL to Miramar, FL
Apopka, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Apopka, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Apopka, FL to Clearwater, FL
Apopka, FL to Tampa, FL
Apopka, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Apopka, FL to Orlando, FL
Driving from Apopka, FL
The typical drive from Apopka, FL covers about 138 miles and takes around 2h 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 248 miles (4h 37m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Apopka, FL include Miami, FL (247.5 mi, 4h 37m), Miramar, FL (232.8 mi, 4h 20m), Cape Coral, FL (170.9 mi, 3h 56m), Jacksonville, FL (138.1 mi, 2h 43m), and Clearwater, FL (116 mi, 2h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 138-mile trip from Apopka, FL, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Apopka, FL and 3 routes heading into Apopka, FL, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 248 miles.
The longest mapped route from Apopka, FL covers 248 miles and takes approximately 4h 37m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Apopka, FL runs about 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 138-mile trip from Apopka, FL costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Apopka, FL include Miami, FL, Miramar, FL, Cape Coral, FL and Jacksonville, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Apopka, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
56,202
Median Income
$95,703
Median Home Value
$364,300
Median Age
38.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Apopka, FL
Apopka is a city in Orange County, Florida. Apopka is referred to as the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the World" due to the many greenhouse nurseries there. It is home to about 55,000 people (census, 1 April 2020)
"Apopka" is a Native American word for "Potato-eating place". Apopka City Council website
1 Apopka Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot, 36 E Station St. In 1918 the station was built as a part of Florida's extensive railroad network. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. 2 Carroll Building, 407-409 S Park Ave. Since operated as a bakery, the building was once a history museum. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. 3 Mitchill-Tibbetts House (Miner House), 21 East Orange St. Added to the National Register in 1991, early residents included R. Mitchell and Union Army General George Tibbetts. 4 Museum of the Apopkans, 122 E 5th St, ☏ +1 407 703 1707. Regional history museum. (updated Mar 2021) 5 Ryan & Company Lumber Yard (Ryan Bros., Inc.), 215 E 5th St. One of multiple Apopka buildings added to the register in 1993. 6 Waite-Davis House (Leslie P. Waite House), 5 South Central Ave. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
1 Rock Springs Run Kelly Park, 400 E Kelly Park Rd (follow the park road east until it turns left and becomes Baptist Camp Road; then make a right turn to go to the park), ☏ +1 407 254-1902. summer 8AM–8PM, winter summer 8AM–6PM. Beautiful natural springs with lazy river that you can tube down, crystal clear water. 2 Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Cir, ☏ +1 407 553-4383. Comprises around 7,000 acres (28 km²) of wild Florida. The springs pump out 42 million gallons of crystal clear water a day. Popular activities at the park include canoeing, swimming, picnicking and fishing. $6 per vehicle. (updated Jul 2021)
1 Argo's Family Diner, 3346 E Semoran Blvd, ☏ +1 407 788-1888. M–Sa 6:30AM–3PM, Su 7AM–3PM. (updated Jul 2021) 2 Caffe Positano, 3030 E Semoran Blvd, ☏ +1 407 774-8080. Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F–Sa 11AM–10PM. (updated Jul 2021)
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-Apopka, 321 S Lake Cortez Dr, ☏ +1 407 880-7861. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jul 2021) 2 Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center, 580 E Main St, ☏ +1 407 703-4493. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jul 2021)
Lynx operates a regular bus service from Orlando. 1 Apopka Superstop bus station. (updated Mar 2021) A couple of Orlando's Florida toll expressways pass through the area. FL-451, also a toll road, connects the expressway network to Apopka.
Travel tips adapted from Apopka on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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