Historic site · 25 min southeast
Fort Matanzas
Take a short free ferry to a small Spanish fort on a marsh island. Nice nature trail at the visitor center too.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Park 9 am-5:30 pm daily; ferry Thu-Mon only (check)
- Free
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Day trips from St. Augustine
From St. Augustine, the Castillo de San Marcos and the Fountain of Youth are minutes away, Anastasia State Park, the Alligator Farm and the St. Augustine Lighthouse about 10, Fort Matanzas under half an hour, Marineland under half an hour, and Washington Oaks about half an hour. The best day trips from St. Augustine, by drive time.
132 places within a 3-hour drive, by real roads.
10 day trips from St. Augustine
- Fort Matanzas 25 min southeast
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 31 min southeast
- Flagler Beach 41 min southeast
- Blue Spring State Park 1 hr 24 min south
- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge 1 hr 42 min northwest
- Jekyll Island 1 hr 47 min north
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 1 hr 50 min southeast
- Rainbow Springs State Park 2 hr 9 min southwest
- Magic Kingdom 2 hr 10 min south
- Savannah Historic District 2 hr 38 min north
Within an hour from St. Augustine 15 spots
Small town · 41 min southeast
Flagler Beach
A laid-back beach town on A1A with a fishing pier, surf and small cafes.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free to walk around
Garden · 31 min southeast
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Formal gardens on the river side and a rocky coquina beach on the ocean side, all in one stop.
- 2 hrs · Easy
- Year-round, 8 am-sunset
- $5 per vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 walk-in or bike (checked Nov 2026)
Zoo · 46 min northwest
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
A big zoo with gardens, a new Manatee River habitat, and lots of African and Asian animals.
- Half day · Easy
- Daily 9 am-5 pm, last tickets 4 pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Ticket prices (check)
State park · 50 min southeast
Tomoka State Park
Oak hammocks and marsh on the Tomoka River, great for paddling.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round, 8 am-sunset
- $5 per vehicle, $4 single occupant (checked Nov 2026)
Water park · 1 hr southeast
Daytona Lagoon
A water park plus go-karts, laser tag and mini golf.
- Half day · Easy
- Seasonal; many dates closed (check)
- Tickets (check)
Museum · 38 min northwest
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
A fine art museum with riverfront formal gardens under a huge old oak.
- 2 hrs · Easy
- Hours vary (check)
- Admission (check)
Historic site · 41 min north
Fort Caroline National Memorial
A model of a 1564 French fort on the St. Johns River, with trails into the Timucuan Preserve.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Wed-Sun, about 9 am-5 pm (check)
- Free
1 to 2 hours from St. Augustine 62 spots
Springs · 1 hr 24 min south
Blue Spring State Park
The best place in Florida to see manatees in winter, hundreds at a time, from a boardwalk.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round, 8 am-sunset
- $6 per vehicle (checked Nov 2026)
Wildlife · 1 hr 42 min northwest
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Vast blackwater swamp with gators, cranes and boardwalks.
- Full day · Easy
- Year-round
- Entrance fee required (check)
Island · 1 hr 47 min north
Jekyll Island
A state-owned island with beaches, a historic club district, bike paths and a sea turtle hospital.
- Full day · Easy
- Year-round
- Daily parking fee per vehicle (check)
Museum · 1 hr 50 min southeast
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
See the Space Shuttle Atlantis, a Saturn V rocket and launch pads. A must for space fans.
- Full day · Easy
- Open 9 am-5 pm (check)
- Tickets (check)
Springs · 1 hr 57 min west
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
The classic Florida tubing river, crystal clear and cool, with swim spots at the head spring.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round, 8 am-sunset; tubing from south entrance
- $6 per vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 walk-in or bike (checked Nov 2026)
National park · 1 hr 27 min north
Cumberland Island National Seashore
A wild barrier island with feral horses, mansion ruins and empty beaches, reached by ferry.
- Full day · Moderate
- Year-round
- Standard pass $15 plus ferry fare (checked Nov 2026)
Small town · 1 hr 14 min north
Fernandina Beach
A Victorian seaport on Amelia Island with a walkable downtown, shrimp boats and about 13 miles of beach.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free to walk around
Bike trail · 1 hr 17 min southwest
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
A 16-mile paved rail trail through forest and along Paynes Prairie.
- 2-4 hrs · Easy
- 8 am-sunset; Boulware Springs trailhead hours vary by season
- Free
2 to 3 hours from St. Augustine 50 spots
Historic site · 2 hr 38 min north
Savannah Historic District
Stroll 22 leafy squares, old homes and church spires in one of America's best walking cities.
- Full day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Springs · 2 hr 9 min southwest
Rainbow Springs State Park
A former roadside attraction with waterfalls, gardens and a buoyed swim area at the head of the Rainbow River.
- Half day · Easy
- Headsprings 8 am-sunset; tubing closed Oct-Mar
- $5 per vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 walk-in or bike (checked Nov 2026)
Theme park · 2 hr 10 min south
Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Castle, classic rides and parades. The heart of Walt Disney World.
- Full day · Easy
- Open daily; hours vary (check)
- Date-based tickets (check)
Beach · 3 hr north
Tybee Island
Savannah's beach town, with wide sand, a pier and a laid-back vibe.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Paid parking (check)
Wildlife · 2 hr 33 min southwest
Three Sisters Springs
Boardwalks over clear springs where hundreds of manatees gather on cold winter days.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- 8:30 am-4:30 pm daily; last entry 3:30 pm
- Admission includes shuttle (check price)
Bike trail · 2 hr 29 min southwest
Withlacoochee State Trail
Florida's longest paved rail trail, about 46-47 miles through small towns and forest.
- 2-4 hrs · Easy
- 8 am-sunset
- Free
Hike · 2 hr 32 min southwest
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Quiet trails and a long loop through salt marsh and pine flatwoods on the Nature Coast. Great for birding and biking.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round; best Oct-Apr
- Free
Small town · 2 hr 36 min southwest
Cedar Key
An old fishing village on the Gulf known for clams, seafood, birdwatching and sunsets.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
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Drive times are by road on a typical day from ZIP 32084 (OpenStreetMap data with the OSRM route planner). Facts checked against official sites; passes and hours change, so check before you go.