Road Trips from Parkland, FL
Parkland, FL is a great starting point for a variety of quick escapes. You've got options ranging from short, under-an-hour hops to nearby cities, perfect for a day trip, to longer drives that get you across the state. Several picks offer access to national parks, making it easy to incorporate nature into your travels, whether you're looking for a quick drive or a more substantial journey.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
Miami, FL
59m39.7 mi one way
This 1-hour, 39.7-mile drive gets you to Miami with a solid drive score of 8. It's a highway-focused route that puts you within reach of Biscayne National Park, making it a convenient option if you want a dose of nature without a long trek.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
35m21.8 mi one way
At just 21.8 miles and 30 minutes, this is your quickest option. It features a mixed highway and surface road profile, offering a straightforward drive to Fort Lauderdale. It's a very short trip, ideal for a spontaneous outing.
Miramar, FL
42m25 mi one way
This 25-mile trip to Miramar takes about 40 minutes and has a drive score of 8. The profile is a mixed drive, so expect a blend of road types. It's a compact option for a short excursion.
Full-day getaway
Palm Bay, FL
2h 39m135.7 mi one way
For a longer day trip, consider this 135.7-mile drive to Palm Bay, which takes about 2.7 hours. It's a highway-focused route with a drive score of 8. While it doesn't list specific parks nearby, it offers a substantial distance for a single-day outing.
Cape Coral, FL
2h 45m142.1 mi one way
This 142.1-mile highway-focused drive to Cape Coral takes approximately 2.8 hours. With a drive score of 8, it's one of the longer options from Parkland. It's a route that gets you across a good portion of the state for a day trip.
Weekend trip
Jacksonville, FL
5h 46m308.6 mi one way
This is your longest day trip option at 308.6 miles, taking about 5.8 hours with a drive score of 8. The highway-focused route offers access to several national monuments and seashores, including Fort Matanzas and Castillo de San Marcos, as well as Canaveral National Seashore.
Tampa, FL
4h 41m227.9 mi one way
A 227.9-mile drive to Tampa takes around 4.7 hours. This highway-focused route has a drive score of 8 and is a good choice if you're looking to travel a significant distance across Florida for a day trip.
Lakeland, FL
4h 4m200.2 mi one way
This 200.2-mile trip to Lakeland is a highway-focused drive that takes approximately 4.1 hours. It has a drive score of 8, making it a substantial distance for a day trip without being as long as some other options.
Long-haul ideas
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Miami, FL
59m39.7 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
5h 46m308.6 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h 41m227.9 mi one way
Palm Bay, FL
2h 39m135.7 mi one way
Miami, FL
59m39.7 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
5h 46m308.6 mi one way
Fort Lauderdale, FL
35m21.8 mi one way
Cape Coral, FL
2h 45m142.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant temperatures for driving, making the highway-focused routes to various Florida destinations enjoyable, especially those near coastal parks.
Summer
Summer heat is a factor for any Florida drive. The shorter trips to Miami or Fort Lauderdale are more manageable during warmer months.
Fall
Fall provides cooler weather ideal for longer drives like the route to Jacksonville, allowing you to explore its nearby national monuments comfortably.
Winter
Winter is a prime time for road trips in Florida. The drive to Tallahassee, requiring an overnight, is especially appealing with mild winter conditions.
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