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Venice, FL Road Trips

Sitting in Florida, Venice, FL is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 57-mile quick runs to 264-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Venice, FL spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

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Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

263.7 mi

Jacksonville, FL

Quickest Drive

1h 11m

St. Petersburg, FL

Plan Around Venice, FL

Trips from Venice, FL

Driving from Venice, FL

Expect an average of 188 miles and about 3h 35m behind the wheel when leaving Venice, FL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 264 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 57 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Venice, FL most often head toward Jacksonville, FL (263.7 mi, 5h 8m), Miami, FL (212.2 mi, 4h 2m), Hollywood, FL (198.2 mi, 3h 41m), Fort Lauderdale, FL (196.2 mi, 3h 43m), and Gainesville, FL (194.3 mi, 3h 39m). 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 188-mile trip from Venice, FL, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Venice, FL and 0 routes heading into Venice, FL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 57 to 264 miles.

The longest mapped route from Venice, FL covers 264 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 57 miles.

The average route from Venice, FL runs about 188 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 188-mile trip from Venice, FL costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Venice, FL include Jacksonville, FL, Miami, FL, Hollywood, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Venice, FL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

26,467

Median Income

$74,340

Median Home Value

$381,400

Median Age

68.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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