Roadtrip with RVshare Atlanta to Miami

While you can complete an Atlanta to Miami RV road trip in under 10 hours, consider extending the journey to see the sights of Georgia and Florida. This route includes many historic cities, like St. Augustine, a foodie heaven, and Cape Canaveral, where you can see the space shuttles. The drive also takes you through Greater Orlando, which is home to theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios. If you enjoy beautiful coastal scenery, take the I-95 route and stop at spring break destinations, like Daytona Beach. This will give you a primer for the amazing ocean beauty of Miami.

Nearby National Parks

On your road trip from Atlanta to Miami, you will find a few national parks not far off the route. It is worth driving the extra distance to see Florida’s protected lands.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park is one of those bucket-list stops that you must add to your road trip itinerary from Atlanta to Miami. Located in Homestead, Florida, it is considered a diver’s park. This national park protects fish-bejeweled coral reefs, aquamarine waters, and emerald islands. Biscayne National Park also has a visitor center and a lighthouse. Short walking trails are located around the visitor center. Other activities include camping, watching wildlife, snorkeling, and boating.

Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park is an excellent destination to see the best of Florida's marshes and wildlife. This national park provides a habitat for endangered and rare species, like the Florida panther, manatee, and American crocodile. The Everglades is also a good spot for bird watching. You can expect to see various herons, bitterns, great egrets, glossy ibis, and roseate spoonbills. Other activities include visiting the alligator farm, canoeing on the Wilderness Waterway, going on airboat tours, attending shark valley tram tours, fishing, and walking beautiful trails.

Dry Tortugas National Park

The remote Dry Tortugas National Park is made up of 100 miles of open waters. Comprising seven islands in the Gulf of Mexico, the park is only accessible by seaplane or boat. The Dry Tortugas has impressive coral reefs and marine life, picturesque blue waters, and a vast assortment of birdlife. Visitors also can enjoy camping, bird watching, snorkeling, and swimming at the beaches.

Nearby State Parks

Make sure you add some state parks to your Atlanta to Miami road trip itinerary. These destinations often offer just as much beauty as national parks but with fewer crowds.

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

As you embark on your road trip, you should make a stop at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This state park is an excellent environment to check out wildlife in Gainesville and Micanopy. It consists of a nature area with an information center, swamp, and woods. The information center details the local wildlife, which includes wild horses, bison, wild turkeys, deer, alligators, turtles, and various birds. You can also enjoy camping and easy to moderate walking trails.

Wekiwa Springs State Park

This next stop is a chance to experience beautiful crystal-clear spring water. At Wekiwa Springs State Park, emerald springs feed into the Wekiwa River, and it is surrounded by lush tropical hammocks. This state park in Apopka, Florida, also has miles of trails that can be explored by foot, canoes, horseback, or bicycle. It is a nature sanctuary with oversized trees and wildlife viewing. Other activities to enjoy include swimming in the springs, snorkeling, kayaking, camping, and paddling.

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

If you head to the Atlantic Coast during your journey, be sure to explore Jonathan Dickinson State Park. This destination consists of 16 different natural communities, making it one of the largest parks in Southeast Florida. It is home to a secret World War II training camp and has an observation tower. Visitors also can enjoy hiking, off-road biking, fishing, kayaking, and horse riding.

Along the Way

Kennedy Space Center

The Kennedy Space Center is a part of Cape Canaveral and run by NASA. This center takes you on a journey through the American Space Program. Visitors get to see a reveal of the Atlantis Space Shuttle and the Challenger memorial at the end. The visitor center also has a lot of information and exciting exhibits to see. For more fun, sign up for a bus tour of the complex and explore the rock garden.

Walt Disney World

Few other cities are better for children than Orlando. The Walt Disney World Resort, which is in nearby Lake Buena Vista, consists of four theme parks: Epcot, Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are also two water theme parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Of course, the kids can also take pictures with the different characters walking around the parks. It is traditional for the Magic Kingdom Park to have a fireworks show to end the day.

Gainesville Raceway

The Gainesville Raceway is a dragstrip in Alachua County, Florida. This quarter-mile strip hosts a variety of drag racing events throughout the year. When there are no events, you can schedule to drive some race cars that run off nitro. The complex offers a variety of food options as well. Keep an eye out for overnight RV camping, which may be offered around certain events.

Norton Museum of Art

The Norton Museum of Art features over 7,000 works with concentrations in Chinese, European and American artwork. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, this museum is known for its beautiful outdoor garden. Of course, the exhibits with sculptures and paintings are beautiful too. The museum also has an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, and gift shop.

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

You'll find many quintessential Southern small towns as you head south. It may add an hour or two to your road trip, but the stops are worth making. The North Florida and coastal regions have several convenient campgrounds and dump stations that will keep your RV clean and ready to travel.

Gainesville

Gainesville, Florida, is the home of the University of Florida. This city is a big football town, especially when the Florida Gators play at home. However, it's not all sports and college attractions here. Gainesville also has a lot of family and outdoor activities. If you want to break up your trip, consider staying a night at one of the local campgrounds. Travelers Campground is a popular option in the nearby city of Alachua, Florida. 

Kissimmee

Kissimmee, Florida, is known for being close to Walt Disney Resort and other Orlando theme parks. This city is a family-oriented destination that offers a variety of attractions. It is also home to Shingle Creek Regional Park, where the Florida Everglades' headwaters flow into Lake Tohopekaliga. When you are ready to take a break from the theme parks, you should visit Old Town. It's a 10-acre walking district with shopping, restaurants, and arcade activities for the children.

Kissimmee also has a variety of dump stations. You can make a stop at Camp USA to keep your RV clean. 

West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, Florida, is a favorite getaway for travelers from all over the world. The city is home to beautiful beaches and upscale boutiques. The Intracoastal Waterway separates West Palm Beach from Southern Florida. This city also hosts SunFest, which is Florida's largest waterfront festival. Other places of interest include Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach Zoo, Palm Beach Outlets, and Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

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