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Road trip from Sarasota to Jacksonville

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ITINERARY

4h 53m250 miles21 stops
1
Bobby Jones Golf Club
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-1228
Nature Trails only at this time. 5.23.2020 Bobby Jones Golf Club is the only golf facility located within the city limits of beautiful Sarasota - a golfing mecca nestled on the Gulf of Mexico coast just one hour south of Tampa, Florida. The facility sits on 325 contiguous acres of virgin meadowland adjacent to Fruitville Road (State Road 780), the gateway to downtown Sarasota and its world famous beaches. This historic gem, initially designed by Donald Ross in 1926, has grown to include two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course. A particularly unique feature of this complex is the absence of any building development on all but one golf hole.
2
Gulf Gate Public Library
7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-8013
3
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498
From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover over 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present- the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida's west coast.
4
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
5
Bayshore Boulevard
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
6
WestShore Plaza
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
7
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6614
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
8
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
9
Baseline Golf Course
9000 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-8246
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
10
Baseline Road Trailhead
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
11
Marion Theatre
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
12
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
13
Ocala Civic Theatre
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001
Ocala Civic Theatre has been uplifting, inspiring, and entertaining our community for more than 70 years. Founded in 1950, OCT is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves 65,000 local residents each season. We are able to present professional-quality live performances thanks to the talents and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and guest designers. In addition, OCT’s Education & Enrichment programs reach more than 1,000 learners of all ages year-round through skill-building and performance classes. Celebrating 70 Years of OCT History! Our story began on March 3, 1950 at the first organizational meeting of The Marion Players, a group of young people who decided Ocala needed a “little theatre.” They had a wide variety of theatrical talents and experience, and they all shared a deep desire to provide the highest quality entertainment for local audiences.
14
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
15
Total Wine & More
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
16
Depot Park
200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7004
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
17
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge
112 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6825
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you can kick back on the couches and enjoy life.
18
The Brumos Collection
5159 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1823
The Brumos Collection imparts a sweeping story of automotive development through racing. More than a technical tale, the exhibition reveals the very soul in these machines-cars inspired by their predecessors, developed by masters, tested in competition and celebrated in history. Remarkable vehicles spanning three centuries show the collaborations and rivalries that changed the automotive world.
19
Underbelly
113 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3414
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
20
Downtown Cigar Lounge
11 N Ocean St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3311
Location in the heart of downtown Jacksonville in a 101 year-old historic building. We are home to a diverse selection of premium hand-rolled cigars from various regions and a variety of wines, beers and specialty drinks . DCL is not only about cigars we are also a gallery displaying the artwork of local artists.
21
Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
12884 City Center Blvd River City Marketplace, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7216
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Bobby Jones Golf Club
Sarasota, Florida·
3.0
(97) review
Nature Trails only at this time. 5.23.2020 Bobby Jones Golf Club is the only golf facility located within the city limits of beautiful Sarasota - a golfing mecca nestled on the Gulf of Mexico coast just one hour south of Tampa, Florida. The facility sits on 325 contiguous acres of virgin meadowland adjacent to Fruitville Road (State Road 780), the gateway to downtown Sarasota and its world famous beaches. This historic gem, initially designed by Donald Ross in 1926, has grown to include two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course. A particularly unique feature of this complex is the absence of any building development on all but one golf hole.
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-1228
2
Gulf Gate Public Library
Sarasota, Florida·
5.0
(92) review
7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-8013
3
Museum of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(964) review
From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover over 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present- the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida's west coast.
255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498
4
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(97) review
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
5
Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
6
WestShore Plaza
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(99) review
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
7
Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6614
8
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
9
Baseline Golf Course
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(76) review
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
9000 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-8246
10
Baseline Road Trailhead
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(8) review
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
11
Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
12
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
13
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(81) review
Ocala Civic Theatre has been uplifting, inspiring, and entertaining our community for more than 70 years. Founded in 1950, OCT is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves 65,000 local residents each season. We are able to present professional-quality live performances thanks to the talents and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and guest designers. In addition, OCT’s Education & Enrichment programs reach more than 1,000 learners of all ages year-round through skill-building and performance classes. Celebrating 70 Years of OCT History! Our story began on March 3, 1950 at the first organizational meeting of The Marion Players, a group of young people who decided Ocala needed a “little theatre.” They had a wide variety of theatrical talents and experience, and they all shared a deep desire to provide the highest quality entertainment for local audiences.
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001
14
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
15
Total Wine & More
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
16
Depot Park
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(94) review
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7004
17
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(8) review
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you can kick back on the couches and enjoy life.
112 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6825
18
The Brumos Collection
Jacksonville, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
The Brumos Collection imparts a sweeping story of automotive development through racing. More than a technical tale, the exhibition reveals the very soul in these machines-cars inspired by their predecessors, developed by masters, tested in competition and celebrated in history. Remarkable vehicles spanning three centuries show the collaborations and rivalries that changed the automotive world.
5159 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1823
19
Underbelly
Jacksonville, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
113 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3414
20
Downtown Cigar Lounge
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
Location in the heart of downtown Jacksonville in a 101 year-old historic building. We are home to a diverse selection of premium hand-rolled cigars from various regions and a variety of wines, beers and specialty drinks . DCL is not only about cigars we are also a gallery displaying the artwork of local artists.
11 N Ocean St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3311
21
Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
12884 City Center Blvd River City Marketplace, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7216

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What's the driving distance between Sarasota and Jacksonville?
The distance is 250 miles
What's the travel time between Sarasota and Jacksonville?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 53m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Jacksonville?
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