What day trips can I take from Palm Coast?

Good day trips from Palm Coast (roughly under 100 miles) include Daytona Beach, Deltona, Jacksonville, Ocala — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Palm Coast?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Palm Coast, consider Poinciana — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Palm Coast to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Palm Coast

Cities near Palm Coast, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Daytona Beach, Deltona, Jacksonville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Palm Coast, Florida is Daytona Beach, about 28 mi (45 km) away — roughly 54 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
Daytona Beach	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Deltona	47 mi / 76 km	1 hr 25 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Jacksonville	58 mi / 94 km	1 hr 44 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Ocala	62 mi / 101 km	1 hr 52 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
The Villages	64 mi / 103 km	1 hr 55 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Gainesville	67 mi / 108 km	2 hr 1 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Alafaya	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 6 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Pine Hills	73 mi / 117 km	1 hr 41 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Kissimmee	89 mi / 144 km	2 hr 5 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Poinciana	101 mi / 162 km	2 hr 21 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Palm Coast

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Daytona Beach, Deltona, Jacksonville, Ocala, The Villages. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Palm Coast

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Poinciana. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Palm Coast include Daytona Beach, Deltona, Jacksonville, Ocala, The Villages. The closest is Daytona Beach, about 28 miles (45 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Palm Coast

Day trips from Palm Coast

Weekend getaways from Palm Coast

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