How Far To Each Coast From Davenport?

[Moody Toad]

Hi folks.

I'm an ocean lover and can just sit and watch it for hours on end. My February Florida holiday is going to be a little strange for me as we will be staying inland (Davenport). I intend to spend at least a couple of days near the ocean and I was wondering if someone could tell me how far it is to a nice place on each coast (east & west) from Davenport.

I also love the sky and sunsets and was wondering if I'm likely to see any spectacular sunsets while I'm over there, or do they only really happen in the Keys?

Thank you,

Paul.

[SorcererMickey]

It will take you about 1:15 hours to Tampa/St. Pete on the west coast where you will be able to watch sunsets. Just take I-4 West.

About 1:15 to 1:30 hours to Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral area. Take I-4 East to SR 528 (Bee Line).

Have a great time!

[OKWTink]

I think the sunsets over the Gulf are absolutely beautiful. You shouldn't be disappointed!

[Moody Toad]

Thanks for the replies - I'm really looking forward to it.

Just as a matter of interest, how long would it take to drive to the Keys?

[OKWTink]

Oy! That is another matter altogether!!! The Keys are a solid 10 or more hour drive from the Orlando area. It is a Loooonnnnnnnng way!

Worth going for sure, but a very long ride! From the Gulf you can take a high speed catamaran to the Keys. Not sure about the Tampa area, but I know you can from Ft. Myers and Naples (Ft. Myers is about a three to four hour drive, give or take).

[Moody Toad]

CRIKEY!!! I don't think I have any real comprehension of just how big the US is! 10 hours???!!! I don't think I'll be driving down then!

Does anyone know any more about these catamaran rides? Cost? Duration? etc.

Thank you.

[JuniorMickey]

Orlando to Fort Lauderdale is about 3 1/2 hours. Fort Lauderdale to Key West is 4 1/2 hours. If you were looking at one of the upper keys (Key Largo for example) you could get there in about 2 hours from Fort Lauderdale

[ukwdwnut]

MT i knew it was a long way but jeez 10hrs, also its over 120 miles from mainland fl to the tip of the keys, youd have to skip an orlando holidays and go south for the whole time :lol:

[Moody Toad]

Tell me about it Mike - you could probably do Lands End to John O'Groats in 10 hours!!!

[ukwdwnut]

would still like to go though as i used to watch *a house in florida* about that herts couple buying that run down motel, and friends say its real nice too :)

[Moody Toad]

I agree - I'd love to go - but it sounds like a holiday in itself.

Perhaps after my February fortnight I'll need a relaxing holiday in the Keys to recover!

:hehe:

[ukwdwnut]

sounds like a good idea MT i might join ya :)

[Moody Toad]

Thanks JM.

[OKWTink]

Bear in mind that some of that time frame is because of traffic, not distance. :)

The cost, last I knew was some where around $100 per person. They are one day jaunts, but some of them would let you take the catamaran in on one day, stay over and then get a return catamaran out on another day. It gets a bit tricky, because there has to be room for you to return, and the owners like to have a full "boat" on the way out too.

Anyway, hope you have a grand time!

[Moody Toad]

Thanks for the information. It sounds like something I'd very much like to do - perhaps not on this holiday though. I'll just have to go again - WHAT A NUISANCE!!!