Wildwood, FL Road Trips
Wildwood, FL serves as a quiet starting point in Florida, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 97-mile quick runs to 275-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Wildwood, FL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
274.6 mi
Miami, FL
Quickest Drive
1h 57m
St. Petersburg, FL
Plan Around Wildwood, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wildwood, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wildwood, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wildwood, FL
Driving from Wildwood, FL
On average, trips departing from Wildwood, FL run 193 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 275 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 97 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Wildwood, FL include Miami, FL (274.6 mi, 5h 6m), Tallahassee, FL (205.9 mi, 3h 52m), and St. Petersburg, FL (97.3 mi, 1h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 193-mile trip from Wildwood, FL, budget about $30 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 3 mapped routes leaving Wildwood, FL and 3 routes heading into Wildwood, FL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 97 to 275 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wildwood, FL covers 275 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 97 miles.
The average route from Wildwood, FL runs about 193 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 193-mile trip from Wildwood, FL costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wildwood, FL include Miami, FL, Tallahassee, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wildwood, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,739
Median Income
$71,858
Median Home Value
$419,700
Median Age
62.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Wildwood, FL at a Glance
Founded
1877
Elevation
66 ft
Area
40 mi²
Notable People from Wildwood, FL
A sampling of people born in Wildwood, FL.
Elizabeth Cook
1972
American singer
City data from Wikidata (Q2152326), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Wildwood, FL
Wildwood is a city of 7,300 people (2019) in Sumter County, Florida.
Wildwood is at the juncture of Interstate 75, Florida's Turnpike, State Road 44, and U.S. Highway 301. Greyhound Bus Lines, Days Inn, 551 East SR44/175. ☏ +1 352-748-7766. Station open daily 7AM-9:30PM.
Travel tips adapted from Wildwood (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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