Road Trips from Haines City, FL
Haines City is a solid launchpad for a variety of short trips. You've got quick hops under an hour to places like Lakeland, and longer drives to major cities. Options include routes with parks nearby, like St. Petersburg or Miami, or straightforward highway routes. If you're looking for a quick day trip or a longer drive to a coastal city, Haines City offers a good mix.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
St. Petersburg, FL
1h 46m82.9 mi one way
For a longer day trip, this 83-mile drive to St. Petersburg takes about 1.8 hours. It's mostly highway but includes De Soto National Memorial as a park option. This is a good choice if you want to get to the coast without the very long haul to South Florida.
Lakeland, FL
38m23 mi one way
This is your closest option, just 23 miles and under an hour. It offers a mixed drive profile, unlike many of the longer, mostly highway routes. It's a good choice if you want a short drive with some variety and don't need an overnight stay.
Orlando, FL
53m38.1 mi one way
This is a quick 38-mile trip to Orlando, clocking in at under an hour. It's primarily a highway drive, and there are no specific parks listed as nearby for this route. It's the most direct route to Orlando from Haines City.
Full-day getaway
Gainesville, FL
2h 36m123.8 mi one way
If you're aiming for Gainesville, it's a 124-mile drive, taking around 2.6 hours. This route is mostly highway and doesn't feature any specific parks nearby. It's one of the longer options that doesn't go south.
Coral Springs, FL
3h 52m193.3 mi one way
This is a longer drive, covering 193 miles and taking almost 4 hours. It’s a mostly highway route with no parks noted. This is an option if you're heading deep into South Florida but want to avoid the absolute furthest destinations.
Weekend trip
Miami, FL
4h 27m223.7 mi one way
The furthest option, this 224-mile drive to Miami takes about 4.5 hours. It’s mostly highway, but it does include Biscayne National Park as a nearby park. This is the choice if you want a long drive with a significant coastal destination and a national park option.
Pembroke Pines, FL
4h 5m207.2 mi one way
This route to Pembroke Pines covers 207 miles and takes approximately 4.1 hours. It's a mostly highway drive with no parks noted. This trip is similar in length and profile to other destinations in the southern part of the state.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
4h 3m201.5 mi one way
This 202-mile trip to Fort Lauderdale will take over 4 hours, primarily on highways. There are no specific parks listed for this route. It's a long haul south, comparable in distance to other South Florida cities.
Miramar, FL
4h 10m209.1 mi one way
At 209 miles and just over 4 hours, this drive to Miramar is mostly highway. Like several other southern Florida destinations, no specific parks are listed as nearby. It's one of the longest drives available from Haines City.
Browse by Mood
Miami, FL
4h 27m223.7 mi one way
Pembroke Pines, FL
4h 5m207.2 mi one way
Gainesville, FL
2h 36m123.8 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
1h 46m82.9 mi one way
Miami, FL
4h 27m223.7 mi one way
Pembroke Pines, FL
4h 5m207.2 mi one way
Gainesville, FL
2h 36m123.8 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
1h 46m82.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With parks available on routes like St. Petersburg and Miami, spring offers pleasant weather for exploring these areas.
Summer
The mostly highway routes are suitable for summer travel, though be mindful of heat if visiting parks.
Fall
Fall's cooler temperatures make the longer highway drives to South Florida more comfortable for exploration.
Winter
Winter is ideal for the longer drives, especially those leading to coastal areas with nearby parks.
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