Top Motorcycle Roads in Florida
Florida’s diverse landscape offers riders an incredible mix of coastal highways, forest routes, and scenic byways. While exploring the Sunshine State, riders can venture into Georgia’s winding mountain roads to the north or experience Alabama’s scenic routes for an extended adventure. To the west, Mississippi’s coastal highways provide another dimension to your southeastern motorcycle journey.
1. Overseas Highway
The iconic 155-mile Miami to Key West route delivers:
- Breathtaking ocean views
- Famous Seven Mile Bridge crossing
- Access to numerous Florida Keys beaches
- Perfect winter riding conditions
2. The Ormond Scenic Loop
A favorite 24-mile coastal ride near Ormond Beach including:
- Stunning coastal scenery
- Canopied road sections
- Tomoka River viewpoints
- Granada Bridge crossing
- Popular during Daytona Bike Week
3. Ozello Trail (CR-494)
- This 10-mile coastal gem, located 60 miles north of Tampa, offers riders a thrilling combination of winding curves and stunning Gulf Coast views. The route features:
- Rest stops at Ozello Community Park
- Multiple water crossings and scenic bridges
- Salt marsh landscapes
- Local dining at Peck’s Port Cove restaurant
4. SR 13: Along the St. Johns River
This historic 42-mile stretch from Jacksonville to Spuds showcases Florida’s natural beauty:
- Magnificent St. Johns River vistas
- Oak-canopied road sections
- Historical William Bartram Scenic Highway portion
- Stops at Trout Creek Park and Military Museum of North Florida
5. Green Mountain Scenic Byway
- Central Florida’s 29-mile hidden treasure offers:
- Diverse Florida landscape experiences
- Surprising elevation changes
- Panoramic views of Lake Apopka
- Orlando skyline vistas
6. Tamiami Trail: Naples to Miami
This 155-mile adventure from Naples to Miami features:
- Pristine Everglades wilderness
- Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities
- Cypress swamps and mangrove forests
- Multiple Everglades attractions
- Important wildlife awareness zone.
Must-Ride Routes
1. Salt Springs to Umatilla
This 46-mile Ocala National Forest route showcases:
- Curvy backroads through pine forests
- Traditional Old Florida farmland
- Optimal spring and fall riding conditions
- Recently improved road surfaces
Before heading south to explore the diverse riding opportunities in the Florida Keys, riders should familiarize themselves with Florida’s motorcycle laws. Those planning longer trips might consider exploring South Carolina’s mountain routes or traversing through Tennessee’s scenic Appalachian roads for an extended southeastern motorcycling experience.
Motorcycle Rides in the US by States
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Vishwanath Mathpati
I am Vishwanath Mathpati, a full-time Blogger and Motorcyclist from Bidar, Karnataka. I love writing about my Motorcycles Stories and Riding Gears on this blog.
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