Mulberry, FL Road Trips
Sitting in Florida, Mulberry, FL is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 206-mile quick runs to 275-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Mulberry, FL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
275.4 mi
Tallahassee, FL
Quickest Drive
3h 59m
Jacksonville, FL
Plan Around Mulberry, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Mulberry, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mulberry, FL
Driving from Mulberry, FL
The typical drive from Mulberry, FL covers about 232 miles and takes around 4h 33m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 275 miles (5h 28m), while the shortest is just 206 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Mulberry, FL are Tallahassee, FL (275.4 mi, 5h 28m), Pembroke Pines, FL (214.9 mi, 4h 12m), and Jacksonville, FL (205.9 mi, 3h 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.14 per gallon. For the typical 232-mile trip from Mulberry, FL, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Mulberry, FL and 3 routes heading into Mulberry, FL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 206 to 275 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mulberry, FL covers 275 miles and takes approximately 5h 28m. Shorter options start at just 206 miles.
The average route from Mulberry, FL runs about 232 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.14/gallon for regular), the average 232-mile trip from Mulberry, FL costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mulberry, FL include Tallahassee, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL and Jacksonville, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mulberry, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,070
Median Income
$54,035
Median Home Value
$75,600
Median Age
57.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Mulberry, FL
Mulberry is a small city of roughly 3,000 residents in southwestern Polk County, Florida.
Mulberry Phosphate Museum, 101 S.E. First St (tucked away on the southeast corner of the intersection of S.R. 60 & S.R. 37 (Church St.), behind City Hall and McDonald's), ☏ +1 863 425-2823. Tue-Sat 9AM-5PM. An ode to the area's roots in phosphate mining, the museum building and attached rail cars offer a decent display of fossils, local mining relics, and informational displays. Outside is the massive bucket of a mining crane, filled with mining material which you can sort through to find fossils. Free.
1 Alafia River Reserve (Take S.R. 60 west to Turner Road and follow signs.), ☏ +1 863 534-7377. Features nature trails and boardwalks extending down to Alafia River. 2 Loyce Harpe Park (Take S.R. 37 north, turn east on West Carter Rd.), ☏ +1 863 534-4340. Features trails for hiking and mountain biking. Boat ramp. Dog park. Skydive of Tampa Bay, 7498 Coronet Rd., ☏ +1 863 425-3140. Imperial Lakes Golf and Racquet Club, 6 Country Club Ln., ☏ +1 863 425-1153. An 18-hole semi-private golf course, with lessons available and an on-site restaurant. Slope rating: 133. USGA rating: 73.2. Mulberry Phosphate Museum, 101 SE 1st Street (Corner of Hwy 60 and 37), ☏ +1 863-425-2823. Tue-Sat 9AM-5PM. Galleries are: 1) Story of Phosphate 2) Local History Gallery 3) Fossil Gallery 4) 1949 Seaboard Train Caboose. Kids and adults can have fun digging for their own fossils and sharks' teeth in their dig pile. Free Admission and happily accepts donations.
Carol's Cafe, 113 W. Badcock Blvd., ☏ +1 863 869-9155. Breakfast & lunch Mon-Sat, Dinner Fri only. Carter's Barbeque, 709 E. Canal St., ☏ +1 863 425-1983. Lunch & dinner Tue-Sat. Grits & Stuff Café, 211 N.W. 1st Ave., ☏ +1 863 425-5080. Breakfast & lunch Mon-Fri. Southern eatin'. Buffet or order from the menu.
Mulberry Inn & Suites, 2525 E. S.R. 60, ☏ +1 863 425-2500, fax: +1 863-869-9354. Kitchen/efficiencies available. Complimentary breakfast. Pool. Handicapped access. Free wi-fi internet access available. (Formerly Super 8 Motel) Under $100.
Mulberry is at the junction of State Road 60 and State Road 37. S.R. 60 is a major east-west route across Central Florida and connects Mulberry with Brandon, Tampa, and Clearwater to the west and Bartow, Lake Wales, and Vero Beach to the east. Heading north, S.R. 37 becomes the busiest north-south road through Lakeland—signed as South Florida Ave. To the south, S.R. 37 runs into sparsely populated rural area, dotted with many phosphate mines and associated chemical plants. The road passes through the 4-corners border between Polk, Hillsborough County, Manatee County, and Hardee County directly and jumps diagonally from Polk to Manatee County and is the quickest route from Polk County to the Sarasota/Bradenton area (via S.R. 64). The nearest commercial airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA IATA) on the west side of Tampa. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL IATA) is roughly 10 miles away, but does not have scheduled, commercial flights (as of November 2012). The nearest Amtrak station is in downtown Lakeland (Code: LAK; 600 E. Main St.; +1 863-683-6368).
Checker Cab Co., ☏ +1 863 665-8151. Serves all of Polk County. Yellowcab/Maingate Taxi, ☏ +1 863 292-9166. Serves all of Polk County. Polk County Taxi, ☏ +1 863 521-2924, toll-free: +1-800-829-4222. Serves all of Polk County.
Mulberry Police Department: +1 863-425-1119 (Emergency: 911) Polk County Sheriff: +1 863-533-0344 (Emergency: 911)
Travel tips adapted from Mulberry (Florida) 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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