Road Trips from Tamarac, FL
Tamarac is a great jumping-off point for a variety of Florida drives. You've got several options for quick, under-an-hour trips to nearby cities like Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, mostly on highways with a flat drive. If you're up for a longer haul, there are options over 300 miles to places like Jacksonville, which offers park access. This makes it ideal for both a spontaneous afternoon outing and a more planned, longer excursion.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
3.9h
With Parks Nearby
3
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Jacksonville, FL
5h 54m317.5 mi one way
For a longer drive, Jacksonville is 317.5 miles away, taking 5.9 hours with a drive score of 8. This route offers access to parks like Fort Matanzas National Monument. It's the furthest option with park proximity.
Tampa, FL
4h 45m257.9 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 29m241.9 mi one way
Lakeland, FL
4h 12m209 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Jacksonville, FL
5h 54m317.5 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h 45m257.9 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 29m241.9 mi one way
Orlando, FL
3h 53m207.2 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
5h 54m317.5 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h 45m257.9 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 29m241.9 mi one way
Orlando, FL
3h 53m207.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The flat terrain and highway-heavy routes are consistent year-round, making any of these drives pleasant in the spring.
Summer
Expect consistently warm weather for your drives on these mostly flat, highway-focused routes.
Fall
The ease of the drives and flat terrain make fall a comfortable time to explore these options.
Winter
Florida's mild winter weather provides a comfortable backdrop for these straightforward, mostly highway journeys.
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