Florida City, FL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Florida City, FL have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Florida. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 286 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Florida City, FL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
377 mi
Jacksonville, FL
Quickest Drive
3h 54m
Palm Bay, FL
Plan Around Florida City, FL
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Trips from Florida City, FL
Driving from Florida City, FL
Expect an average of 286 miles and about 5h 23m behind the wheel when leaving Florida City, FL. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 377 miles (7h 1m), while the shortest is just 204 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Florida City, FL are Jacksonville, FL (377 mi, 7h 1m), Clearwater, FL (300.1 mi, 5h 45m), St. Petersburg, FL (280 mi, 5h 14m), Orlando, FL (266.7 mi, 5h), and Palm Bay, FL (204.1 mi, 3h 54m). 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 286-mile trip from Florida City, FL, budget about $47 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Florida City, FL and 0 routes heading into Florida City, FL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 204 to 377 miles.
The longest mapped route from Florida City, FL covers 377 miles and takes approximately 7h 1m. Shorter options start at just 204 miles.
The average route from Florida City, FL runs about 286 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 286-mile trip from Florida City, FL costs roughly $47 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Florida City, FL include Jacksonville, FL, Clearwater, FL, St. Petersburg, FL and Orlando, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Florida City, FL at a Glance
Founded
1914
Elevation
3 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Florida City, FL
A sampling of people born in Florida City, FL.
Sean Taylor
1983–2007
American football player, defensive back, safety (1983-2007)
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Traveler Guide to Florida City, FL
Florida City is a city in Florida. It is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous 48.
1 Florida Pioneer Museum, 826 S Krome Ave, ☏ +1 305-246-9531. 2 Homestead Bayfront Park, 9698 SW 328th St, ☏ +1 305-230-3033. Sunrise-sunset. A natural atoll pool and beach next to Biscayne National Park. It has a full-line snackbar, picnic pavilions, grills, fishing area and a large playground. Boat launch and boat services. 3 Coral Castle, 28655 South Dixie Highway, ☏ +1 305-248-6345. An odd complex of stone structures, built with enormously heavy stones, and allegedly by one man, without the help of modern equipment.
1 Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd, Homestead, toll-free: +1-866-409-RACE (7223). Ticket office: M-F 9AM-5PM. NASCAR track in the Greater Miami area. Before COVID-19, the track had hosted NASCAR's Championship Weekend, featuring the season finales of the organization's three national touring series (Cup, Xfinity, Truck); the season finale has since moved to the Phoenix area. The track's NASCAR date is now in October; the Cup Series races on the last weekend of the month, with the Xfinity and Truck races a week earlier. Current sponsored race names are Dixie Vodka 400 (Cup), Contender Boats 300 (Xfinity), and Baptist Health 200 (Truck). (updated Jul 2023) 2 Robert is Here Fruit Stand and Farm, 19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, ☏ +1 305-985-1520, fax: +1 305-242-4122, [email protected]. Daily 8AM–7PM including holidays; closed September and October. This fruit stand and farm is popular with tourists and local residents. It offers many of the most sought after varieties of locally-grown tropical fruits and vegetables as well as widely-acclaimed smoothies, ice creams, and other prepared foods. It also features a petting zoo and is located only minutes from one of the main entrances to Everglades National Park as well as an alligator farm. 3 Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 S.W. 187th Avenue, Homestead, ☏ +1 305-247-5727. Daily 9AM-5PM, except Christmas. This park features a vast assortment of fruits, spices, and other foods of interest that can be grown in Florida's subtropical climate.
Many national chain restaurants are available for quick burgers, pizza and so forth, also: 1 Capri By Mayamex Restaurant, 935 N Krome Ave, ☏ +1 305 247-1542. 2 Farmer's Market Restaurant, 300 N Krome Ave # 17, ☏ +1 305 242-0008. Basic, local place with good food. 3 Bangkok Cuisine, 45 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, ☏ +1 305-248-6611. (updated Dec 2021)
1 Exit One Taproom, 12 NE 3rd St #30, ☏ +1 786-449-5203, [email protected]. Tu-Th 3-11PM, F 3PM-2AM, Sa noon-2AM, Su noon-7PM. (updated Dec 2021)
1 Hoosville Hostel, 20 SW 2nd Av, ☏ +1 305-363-4644, toll-free: +1-800-372-3874, fax: +1 305 245-7622. Plunge pool, tree hammocks, tours, kayak/canoe rental (requires vehicle to transport). $65 (Mar 2022). 2 Travelodge by Wyndham Florida City/Homestead/Everglades, 409 S.E. 1st Ave, ☏ +1 305-482-1961. Outdoor pool, breakfast. $93 (Mar 2022). 3 Quality Inn Florida City - Gateway To The Keys, US Hwy. #1, 333 S.E. 1st Ave, ☏ +1 786-465-7600. Outdoor pool, treadmill, breakfast. $89 (Mar 2022). 4 Best Western Gateway to the Keys, 411 S Krome Ave, ☏ +1 305 246-5100, toll-free: +1-888-981-5100, fax: +1 305 242-0056. 5 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 35200 S. Dixie Hwy, ☏ +1 305 247-3414. $127 (Mar 2022).
Miami International Airport in Miami. US Route 1 (South Dixie Highway), the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) and Route 997 all run right through Florida City.
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