Florida offers numerous scenic and diverse road trip opportunities, catering to different interests. Here are some of the best road trips to consider in Florida:

## North Florida Road Trips

### Tallahassee to Pensacola (Emerald Coast)
– Distance: 200 miles
– Highlights: Take FL-20 through charming towns like Hosford and Bristol, visit Panama City Beach and Shell Island, explore St. Andrews State Park, drive the scenic 30A bypass through idyllic beach towns like Seaside before reaching Destin.[1]

### Tallahassee to Wakulla Springs and Big Bend Scenic Byway
– Theme: Florida’s Undiscovered Big Bend
– Highlights: Wakulla Springs, Tate’s Hell State Forest, small coastal towns along the Gulf.[1]

## Central Florida Road Trips

### Orlando to Tampa/St. Petersburg
– Distance: Around 100 miles
– Highlights: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, beaches of St. Petersburg and Clearwater.[2]

### Orlando to Everglades National Park
– Distance: Around 300 miles
– Highlights: Airboat tours in the Everglades, Miami Beach, Key Largo, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.[4]

## South Florida Road Trips

### Miami to Key West
– Distance: Around 170 miles
– Highlights: Miami Beach, Florida Keys, Key West, Bahia Honda State Park, Seven Mile Bridge.[4]

### Beaches and Scenic Drives
– Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys
– A1A Scenic Coastal Highway along the Atlantic coast
– Tamiami Trail through the Everglades[3]

The best road trips in Florida offer a mix of stunning beaches, state parks with diverse wildlife, charming small towns, and vibrant cities like Miami. Coastal drives along the Gulf or Atlantic provide breathtaking scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities.[1][3][4]

Citations:
[1] https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/florida-road-trips-for-every-traveler
[2] https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida/7-unforgettable-road-trips-to-take-in-florida-before-you-die/
[3] https://beyondthebucketlist.co/the-ultimate-florida-road-trip-21-spectacular-places-you-must-see/
[4] http://thedaydreamdrifters.com/florida-road-trip-itinerary/
[5] https://travelmadmum.com/road-trip-around-florida/