Best Day Trips From St Augustine (Places to visit + Things To Do)

Read about some best day trips from St Augustine Fl this weekend within 2 to 3 hours away by car. There are many beautiful weekend getaways from St Augustine with lovely beaches, national forests, historic towns, cultural centers, farms, and many exciting places. 

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Incredible & Best Day Trips From St Augustine

Flagler Beach 

Distance from St Augustine – 41 min (38.0 mi) via I-95 N

Flagler beach town is retro-style with many waterfront restaurants, natural parks, miles of pristine beaches, quaint beachside shops, and many historical activities. Flagler beach is one of the best road trips from St Augustine Fl. 

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Things to do – 

• Flagler Beach Municipal Pier 
• Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park 
• Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
• Flagler Beachfront Winery

Palatka 

Distance from St Augustine – 37 min (29.0 mi) via State Rd 207

It lies on the banks of the bend of the St. Johns River, with lovely nature spots. Palatka is a historic Northeast Florida city that proudly showcases its historic charm.

 It is a favorite spot for canoeing, kayaking the area’s eight Blueway trails, golfing, touring historic homes and churches built in the 1800s, hiking or bicycling, and visiting birding sites listed in the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Things To Do – 

• Ravine Gardens State Park 
• City of Murals 
• Riverfront Park 
• St. Johns River Center 
• HogWaller Mud Bog & ATV 

Daytona Beach

Distance from St Augustine – 1 hr (55.7 mi) via I-95 N

Daytona beach is known as a racing destination for lovely white-sand beaches. This city has 23 miles of hardpacked white sand beaches, a beautiful historic pier, a boardwalk, a lighthouse, and museums.

Things to do –

• Daytona International Speedway 
• Beach at Daytona Beach 
• Richard Petty Driving Experience 
• MOAS – Museum of Arts and Sciences
• Horse Riding on Beaches

Gainesville 

Distance from St Augustine – 1 hr 27 min (74.4 mi) via FL-26 E, State Rte 100 E, and State Rd 207

Gainesville is a beautiful city with lovely museums, an arts and culture center, hiking and biking trails, and theaters. It also has a Butterflies rainforest where butterflies and birds roam freely.

Things to do –

• Butterfly Rainforest 
• Florida Museum of Natural History 
• Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 
• Carson Springs Wildlife 

Cape Canaveral 

Distance from St Augustine – 1 hr 57 min (126.5 mi) via I-95 N

The famous Kennedy Space Center is located in Cape Canaveral. It is the world’s most renowned space exploration center and has beautiful beaches and many other attractions. This area has a rich history, dating back to the early days of space exploration. 

Visit Kennedy Space Center is one of the unique things to do near St Augustine Fl.

Things To Do –

• Kennedy Space Center – BOOK IN ADVANCE
• Jetty Park Beach & Pier 
• Exploration Tower 
• U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Museum 
• Victory Casino Cruises 

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 

Distance from St Augustine – 30 min (20.6 mi) via Florida A1A N/A1A S/A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park amazes visitors with winding reflection ponds surrounded by splendid oak hammocks. Washington Oaks is also famous for its unique shoreline of coquina rock formations along the Atlantic beach.

Things To Do – 

• Marineland Dolphin Adventure
• Princess Place Preserve
• Bing’s Landings
• Fort Matanzas Landing Monument
• River To Sea Preserve

Jacksonville

Distance from St Augustine – 44 min (40.6 mi) via I-95 S

Jacksonville has a more enormous and fantastic coastline than any other city in the U.S.; much of it is freshwater and enclosed waterways. The beaches of Jacksonville are famous attractions, and here you rent a boat, take a stand-up paddle board lesson, learn how to kayak, or relax on Jacksonville’s beaches.

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Things To Do – 

• Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 
• Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary 
• The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 
• Beaches Town Center
• MOSH! The Museum of Science and History 
• Autobahn Indoor Speedway ·
• Adventure Landing
• Riverside Arts Market 
• Florida Theatre

Savannah

Distance from St Augustine – 2 hr 39 min (175.5 mi) via I-95 N

Visit Savannah, full of Spanish moss and Southern charm. Savannah’s graceful architecture and rich history make it the most romantic place to visit near St Augustine. Do not miss this gem of Georgia with lovely squares, a historic riverfront, colorful houses, and charming gardens. Savannah is one of the best places to visit near St Augustine. 

Things to do – 

• Savannah Historic District 
• Bonaventure Cemetery 
• Forsyth Park 
• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 
• The Old Sorrel
• The Olde Pink House
• Pin Point Heritage Museum
• Wormsloe State Historic Site

Now you know some fantastic road trips from St Augustine Florida. Plan your amazing historic St Augustine tour with beautiful day trips from St Augustine Fl within 2 to 3 hours by car. 

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