Getting Around
All Roads Lead to the Florida Heartland
Whether you’re traveling throughout the Florida Heartland, taking a daytrip to the beach or flying to see your grandmother in another state, your path is clear as the blue skies in South Central Florida. Three interstate highways and four U.S. Highways pass through the region, facilitating access to cities like Miami and Tampa while the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail offers a cycling and walking route around one of the largest lakes in the U.S. Several domestic and international airports are also nearby, including Southwest Florida International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport.
- Highways
- Airports
- More Means of Mobility
Make Power Move in South Central Florida
U.S. Highway 27 runs throughout South Central Florida, providing direct access north into other states and south into Miami. Interstate 75 and the Florida Turnpike also create passage along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts respectively, while miles of maintained county roads create mobility within the Florida Heartland.
Oh, The Places You’ll Go
South Central Florida is close to some of the most highly rated domestic and international airports in the U.S., including Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). RSW was ranked as the No. 1 Best Airport in the U.S. by Travel Lens, based on the airport’s wait times and customer satisfaction levels.
Broadening Access with Trails & Railways
At just over 110 miles, the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail is a peaceful walking and biking path that facilitates access to Clewiston, Moore Haven and Buckhead Ridge. Both Sebring and Okeechobee also offer Amtrak stations, strengthening access throughout the region and the rest of the state.