When travelling to the attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, you have the option of travelling north on highway US27 towards US192 or travelling east towards Interstate 4. Both should offer a straightforward route, although depending on traffic one could be quicker than the other. For Universal Studios, SeaWorld and the International Drive area, head north on Interstate 4 towards Orlando. The Beachline Expressway SR528 is also accessible from Interstate 4 and is the best route for Orlando International airport, Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach.
For the Gulf coast and Busch Gardens, head south on Interstate 4 towards Tampa. For Legoland Florida, head south on highway US27 at the intersection with Interstate 4.
• Disney Springs and Market Place: 18.7 miles
• Disney's Magic Kingdom: 19.4 miles
• Disney's EPCOT: 19.8 miles
• Disney's Animal Kingdom: 12.4 miles
• Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sport: 16.9 miles
• Universal Studios: 22.9 miles
• Universal's Epic Universe: 22.9 miles
• Volcano Bay: 22.9 miles
• Seaworld, Discovery Cove and Aquatica: 21.2 miles
• Busch Gardens, Tampa: 58.9 miles
• Legoland Florida: 25.3 miles
• Old Town and Fun Park: 14.8 miles
• Orlando International Airport: 32.6 miles
Driving distances are taken from Google Maps and reference a central starting point in the community. Drive times are also taken from Google Maps and are based on a 9.30am arrival time. When quoting distances to Walt Disney World Resort, these are not taken to the 'gates', but are representative of the actual distance to the specific attraction.
This is the mid-section of highway US27 and encompasses a number of rental communities from the intersection with highway US192 then south towards Interstate 4. With this area fast becoming where the majority of visitors to the Orlando area will stay, improvements to the roads have made them wider to cater for the additional traffic. Access to the attractions, shops and restaurants is via Interstate 4 or US192. Likewise, a visit to Tampa or the Gulf coast beaches is equally as straightforward via Interstate 4.
Staying in this area means a car is essential when visiting the theme parks, area attractions and the local shops.