Road Trips from Land O' Lakes, FL
If you're looking to get out of Land O' Lakes this weekend, you've got options for short hops or longer hauls. There are a few places within an hour's drive, good for a quick escape. For something more substantial, there are longer drives reaching up to 5 hours, including some with park access. Consider what you want from the drive itself – some are mostly highway, others mix in surface roads, and the drive scores range from 7 to 10.
Total Routes
3
Shortest
4.7h
With Parks Nearby
1
Weekend trip
Tallahassee, FL
4h 42m221.8 mi one way
This is a longer drive, 221.8 miles and about 4.7 hours, with a top drive score of 10. It's a mixed highway and surface route, but it does not offer nearby parks and is a day trip.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5h 9m258.3 mi one way
This trip covers 258.3 miles and takes approximately 5.2 hours. It's mainly a highway drive with a drive score of 8. This option does not highlight nearby parks and is designated for a day trip.
Long-haul ideas
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When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good driving conditions for all routes, with mostly flat terrain and access to parks like De Soto National Memorial on some trips.
Summer
Summer drives are suitable for all routes, though park visits might be best in cooler parts of the day.
Fall
Fall provides pleasant driving weather for your longer excursions, including the overnight option to Brent.
Winter
Winter weather is ideal for all drives, making any of these destinations comfortable for a day trip or the extended stay.
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