Orlando to St Augustine drive: Time, distance & best stops
The distance from Orlando to St Augustine is 107 miles, with a 1h48m driving time. The best road trips on the Orlando to St Augustine drive are the Black Bear Wilderness Area, Daytona Beach and Palm Coast.
Planning an Orlando to St Augustine road trip itinerary
The Orlando to St Augustine drive takes you from Florida’s theme park capital to the oldest city in the US.
Orlando is known worldwide as the home of Disney World, but there’s far more to it than Mickey and Co. You can get crazy selfies at the Museum of Illusions or WonderWorks, learn how chocolate is made at Chocolate Kingdom and ride the Wheel at ICON Park or Orlando StarFlyer. Alternatively, visit Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, play adventure golf at Pirates’ Cove and say hi to the stingrays at Sea Life.
In the evenings, there’s the Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show, Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn To Life and the Outta Control magic comedy show.
Other Orlando experiences include glow-in-the-dark kayaking, foodie walking tours and kayaking through Cypress forest.
There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in Orlando. Flexibility is key (precise location is not critical here) – and compare prices online before booking.
St Augustine is the oldest continually inhabited city in the United States, and it has largely escaped heavy modernised development. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León.
In the compact, historic centre, there are several chintzy heritage attractions which are fun but not exactly brimming with centuries of authenticity.
The Spanish-built Castillo de San Marcos on the waterfront does pack that historic power, though. It should be sight number one before mooching around town.
Other St Augustine experiences include hop-on, hop-off trolley passes, sunset cruises and dolphin, manatee and sea turtle-viewing tours.
Excellent St Augustine hotel choices include the Guy Harvey Hotel if you want to be by the beach, and the Casa Monica Resort in the Historic District.
Orlando to St Augustine distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Orlando to St Augustine is 107 miles. You can expect a driving time of around one hour and 48 minutes. The quickest route is up the I-4 and I-95.
The best stops to add to an Orlando to St Augustine road trip itinerary are the Black Bear Wilderness Area, Daytona Beach and Palm Coast.
Things to do between Orlando and St Augustine: Black Bear Wilderness Area
The Black Bear Wilderness Area covers 1,600 acres on the floodplain of the St Johns River. Within it are a variety of wetland habitats, and while primarily set up for conservation, there is a looping 7.1 mile walking trail with boardwalks.
Wildlife lovers might spot river otters, white-tailed deer and Florida black bears.
Orlando to St Augustine drive: Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is one of the most attractive cities on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. To many, it is most obviously associated with NASCAR racing at the Daytona Speedway, but there’s way more to it than fast cars.
Enjoyable Daytona Beach experiences include small group sailing cruises, paddleboarding or kayaking with dolphins and manatees, wine bar tours and a Polynesian fire and dinner show.
You can also try a dive bar crawl, zipline adventures and beach Segway rides.
Good Daytona Beach accommodation options with pools by the beach include the Days Inn Daytona Oceanfront and Bahama House.
- For more suggestions, read the guide to the Orlando to Daytona Beach drive.
Orlando to St Augustine road trip attractions: Palm Coast
Palm Coast is a fast-growing Florida city, with the beaches the obvious highlight. Jungle Hut Road Park combines sea, sand and nature. You’ll spot hummingbirds here in winter, gannets in summer and pelicans year-round. It’s a short walk over the dunes to the pet-friendly beach.
There’s also a beach in Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, but it is better visited for its rather remarkable coastal rock formations.
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- For more ideas, read the guide to the Daytona Beach to St Augustine drive.
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