Cities Near Daytona Beach
Cities near Daytona Beach, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Port Orange, Deltona, Palm Coast. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Daytona Beach, Florida is Port Orange, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Orange | 5 mi / 8 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Deltona | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Palm Coast | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Alafaya | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Orlando | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| The Villages | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kissimmee | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ocala | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Poinciana | 79 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Melbourne | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Daytona Beach
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Port Orange, Deltona, Palm Coast, Alafaya, Orlando. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Daytona Beach include Port Orange, Deltona, Palm Coast, Alafaya, Orlando. The closest is Port Orange, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.