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Road trip from Palm Coast to Gainesville

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ITINERARY

2h 2m82 miles16 stops
1
Peabody Auditorium
600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118-4247
2
Boot Hill Saloon
310 Main St, Daytona Beach, FL 32118-4436
3
News-Journal Center at Daytona State College
221 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3321
4
Daytona Escape Rooms Code to Escape
119 S Palmetto Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4387
Looking for something different to do in Florida? Enjoy one or more of our rooms for your next conference or seminar! Have your next party with us! Code To Escape offers a unique, fun activity for friends or family. We are Florida's number one life escape room game also. Boring conferences, seminars? Make them exciting with these team building escape room exercises. Teams of 2 - 12 people will hav
5
Ed Walden's Bar
745 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-5401
6
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.
7
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
8
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
9
Cimarrone Golf Club
2800 Cimarrone Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32259
Established in 1988, Cimarrone is a semi private club whose mission is to provide a private club experience for its members and guests. The golf course is a David Poselthwait championship design that meanders through the pine forests and thick marshlands of North Florida. The 6,900 yard layout plays along a mildly rolling terrain with significant fairway and green side mounds and plentiful water hazards. Rated 4 stars out of five by Golf Digest Places to Play, the course was chosen as one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Florida. Golf amenities include practice facilities that feature a targets natural grass range, short game areas with sand bunker and putting green. In addition, Cimarrone Golf and Country Club has a 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a beautiful restaurant and lounge, plus banquet and golf outing facilities that can accommodate over 140 people. The clubhouse can be made available for use by our members at a discounted rate. Cimarrone Golf and Country Club membership opportunities are being offered for a limited time. There are a number of options….something for everyone. We would like to invite you to explore all that Cimarrone has to offer. Hit some range balls, play a round of golf, grab a hand crafted deli sandwich and a cold drink. We think you will agree Cimarrone Golf and Country Club is one of the best kept secrets in Northeast Florida.
10
Escapology
10320 Shops Ln Suite 307, Jacksonville, FL 32258-7404
The premium real life escape game franchise has made it to the First Coast! Teams of 2-8 race against the clock in one of six different themed challenging experiences. Players must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks in order to escape. Do you have what it takes? Time is of the essence... The venue is located just south of the Avenues Mall... over the hill where Philips and Southside meet in Avenues Walk. Across from Walmart, next to Dollar Tree. Always private bookings (no strangers), minimum 2 players (others can pay separately in store), credit card only (no cash)!
11
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.
12
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.
13
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
250 Gale Lemerand Dr University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2044
The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, also known as the O'Dome, is an 11,000-plus-seat multi-purpose arena located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. The facility is located on the northern side of the university's campus, and has been home to many concerts and sporting events since it's opening in 1980. The arena plays host to seven University of Florida Athletic Teams.
14
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2407
15
Total Wine & More
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
16
Haile Farmers Market
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Peabody Auditorium
Daytona Beach, Florida·
4.5
(96) review
600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118-4247
2
Boot Hill Saloon
Daytona Beach, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
310 Main St, Daytona Beach, FL 32118-4436
3
News-Journal Center at Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
221 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3321
4
Daytona Escape Rooms Code to Escape
Daytona Beach, Florida·
4.5
(98) review
Looking for something different to do in Florida? Enjoy one or more of our rooms for your next conference or seminar! Have your next party with us! Code To Escape offers a unique, fun activity for friends or family. We are Florida's number one life escape room game also. Boring conferences, seminars? Make them exciting with these team building escape room exercises. Teams of 2 - 12 people will hav
119 S Palmetto Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4387
5
Ed Walden's Bar
Daytona Beach, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
745 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-5401
6
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
7
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
8
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
9
Cimarrone Golf Club
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.0
(88) review
Established in 1988, Cimarrone is a semi private club whose mission is to provide a private club experience for its members and guests. The golf course is a David Poselthwait championship design that meanders through the pine forests and thick marshlands of North Florida. The 6,900 yard layout plays along a mildly rolling terrain with significant fairway and green side mounds and plentiful water hazards. Rated 4 stars out of five by Golf Digest Places to Play, the course was chosen as one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Florida. Golf amenities include practice facilities that feature a targets natural grass range, short game areas with sand bunker and putting green. In addition, Cimarrone Golf and Country Club has a 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a beautiful restaurant and lounge, plus banquet and golf outing facilities that can accommodate over 140 people. The clubhouse can be made available for use by our members at a discounted rate. Cimarrone Golf and Country Club membership opportunities are being offered for a limited time. There are a number of options….something for everyone. We would like to invite you to explore all that Cimarrone has to offer. Hit some range balls, play a round of golf, grab a hand crafted deli sandwich and a cold drink. We think you will agree Cimarrone Golf and Country Club is one of the best kept secrets in Northeast Florida.
2800 Cimarrone Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32259
10
Escapology
Jacksonville, Florida·
5.0
(85) review
The premium real life escape game franchise has made it to the First Coast! Teams of 2-8 race against the clock in one of six different themed challenging experiences. Players must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks in order to escape. Do you have what it takes? Time is of the essence... The venue is located just south of the Avenues Mall... over the hill where Philips and Southside meet in Avenues Walk. Across from Walmart, next to Dollar Tree. Always private bookings (no strangers), minimum 2 players (others can pay separately in store), credit card only (no cash)!
10320 Shops Ln Suite 307, Jacksonville, FL 32258-7404
11
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
12
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
13
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(74) review
The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, also known as the O'Dome, is an 11,000-plus-seat multi-purpose arena located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. The facility is located on the northern side of the university's campus, and has been home to many concerts and sporting events since it's opening in 1980. The arena plays host to seven University of Florida Athletic Teams.
250 Gale Lemerand Dr University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2044
14
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(7) review
3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2407
15
Total Wine & More
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
16
Haile Farmers Market
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(7) review
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125

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What's the driving distance between Palm Coast and Gainesville?
The distance is 82 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 2m mins in normal traffic
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