Mims, FL Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Mims, FL works well as a modest departure point in Florida. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 110-mile quick runs to 292-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Mims, FL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
292.3 mi
Tallahassee, FL
Quickest Drive
2h 3m
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Trips from Mims, FL
Driving from Mims, FL
The typical drive from Mims, FL covers about 178 miles and takes around 3h 21m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 292 miles (5h 25m), while the shortest is just 110 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Mims, FL most often head toward Tallahassee, FL (292.3 mi, 5h 25m), Hialeah, FL (213.9 mi, 4h 4m), Fort Lauderdale, FL (195.5 mi, 3h 42m), Jacksonville, FL (129 mi, 2h 25m), and Tampa, FL (128.6 mi, 2h 27m). 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 178-mile trip from Mims, FL, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Mims, FL and 0 routes heading into Mims, FL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 110 to 292 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mims, FL covers 292 miles and takes approximately 5h 25m. Shorter options start at just 110 miles.
The average route from Mims, FL runs about 178 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 178-mile trip from Mims, FL costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mims, FL include Tallahassee, FL, Hialeah, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL and Jacksonville, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mims, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,282
Median Income
$57,232
Median Home Value
$235,600
Median Age
56.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Mims, FL
Mims is a city in Brevard County between Oak Hill to the northeast and Titusville to the south. Mims' northern suburb, Scottsmoor, is also covered in this article.
1 Scottsmoor Flatwoods Sanctuary East, 6000 Magoon Ave (trails start at Parrish Park), ☏ +1 321 255-4466, [email protected]. A wildlife preserve between US-1 and I-95 north of Mims (near Scottsmoor) with about 10 mi (16 km) of trails. These trails are accessible via Parrish Park, where there are restrooms and a parking lot. The park features the pine flatwood ecosystem native to Florida and contains a variety of wildlife including sandhill cranes and birds of prey. Wild pigs also inhabit the park. Some trails may be flooded after heavy rain.Scottsmoor Flatwoods Sanctuary West can be accessed from the southern fork of the East Central Regional Rail Trail. (updated Jan 2025)
1 Indian River Preserve Golf Club (Walkabout Golf Club), 3950 Clubhouse Dr, ☏ +1 321 385-2099. (updated Jul 2021)
1 Andrei's (at the Indian River Preserve Golf Club). (updated Jul 2021) 2 Frisbee's, 2700 US-1, ☏ +1 321 267-4410. Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F–Sa 11AM–10PM. (updated Jul 2021) 3 The Ice House, 3171 US Highway 1, ☏ +1 321 267-4317. Food mart that sells delicious (and large) sub sandwiches.
Seasons in the Sun Motorcoach Resort, 2400 Seasons in the Sun Blvd, ☏ +1 321 233-3119, fax: +1 321 385-0450, [email protected]. 1 The Wayward Travelers Inn, 2398 N Singleton Ave, ☏ +1 321 205-7777, [email protected]. Check-in: 3-6PM, check-out: 11AM. Highly regarded. No pets or children. (updated Jul 2021)
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB IATA), 1200 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford, ☏ +1 407 585-4000. (updated Jul 2021) Orlando International Airport (MCO IATA), Airport Blvd, Orlando. (updated Jul 2021) Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX IATA), Columbia Blvd (State Road 405). (updated Jul 2021) The main route to Mims is US-1, which travels south from New Smyrna Beach directly through Edgewater and Oak Hill to Mims. It continues south to Titusville. I-95 parallels this route roughly a mile to a few miles west of US-1. FL-46 enters Mims from the west.
Travel tips adapted from Mims on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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