How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? - Disney World

Moody Toad · #1 January 11th, 2005, 13:13

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*** · January 11th, 2005, 23:53

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 · January 12th, 2005, 00:01

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

Moody Toad · January 13th, 2005, 20:37

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 · January 13th, 2005, 20:53

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 · January 13th, 2005, 21:15

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*** · January 13th, 2005, 21:27

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 · January 13th, 2005, 21:29

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

Moody Toad · January 13th, 2005, 22:06

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

ukwdwnut · January 13th, 2005, 22:24

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

January 11th, 2005, 23:53	#2
*SorcererMickey* Senior Moderator Last Online: November 16th, 2009 02:46 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 4,793	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? 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! __________________ : : SorcererMickey : : SorcererMickey Live at Disney

January 12th, 2005, 00:01	#3
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 17:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? I think the sunsets over the Gulf are absolutely beautiful. You shouldn't be disappointed!

January 13th, 2005, 20:37	#4
Moody Toad Cast Member Last Online: September 18th, 2005 21:53 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nottingham, ENGLAND Posts: 39	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? 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?

January 13th, 2005, 20:53	#5
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 17:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? 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).

January 13th, 2005, 21:15	#6
Moody Toad Cast Member Last Online: September 18th, 2005 21:53 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nottingham, ENGLAND Posts: 39	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? 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.

January 13th, 2005, 21:27	#7
*JuniorMickey* Dustin Pedroia - AL MVP 2008! Last Online: Today 00:31 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 18,810	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? 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 __________________

January 13th, 2005, 21:29	#8
ukwdwnut - Last Online: August 4th, 2008 20:46 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Billericay, Essex, UK Posts: 9,721	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? 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

January 13th, 2005, 22:06	#9
Moody Toad Cast Member Last Online: September 18th, 2005 21:53 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nottingham, ENGLAND Posts: 39	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? Tell me about it Mike - you could probably do Lands End to John O'Groats in 10 hours!!!

January 13th, 2005, 22:24	#10
ukwdwnut - Last Online: August 4th, 2008 20:46 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Billericay, Essex, UK Posts: 9,721	Re: How Far To Each Coast From Davenport? 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

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