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As a full time Sebring resident I think it is easier to fly into Tampa, I go a certain route developed over the years under 2 hours door to door, use the Polk Parkway off I4 east, take 98 south, to 60 to 27 south, fastest drive. If I can help out with any other local information let me know.
Rich
Ive always come thru Orlando as seemed to make sense that would have the most flights, but the last 2 times there (Orlando International) was a ****show. I might try Tampa next time I come down (already booked flights for PBOC and then DM and PCA 2 weeks later).
Santa looks a little offline and might want to try looking up the track
I've flown into Ft. Myers (RSW) numerous times and the airport is easy peasy. Security can get backed up during season but it's nothing like Newark or O'Hare I'm sure.
I have a house in Mel Beach just north of the Inlet and when I go I fly I go into OLO from EWR. Lots of choices on departure times and lately hasn't been the **** show it was previously. I haven't driven to Sebring from the there yet but it looks pretty easy.
Last edited by MUSSBERGER; 12-27-2023 at 12:46 PM.
I've flown into Ft. Myers (RSW) numerous times and the airport is easy peasy. Security can get backed up during season but it's nothing like Newark or O'Hare I'm sure.
About 2 hours door to door from RSW to Sebring?
That seems to be about the time from all the airports to Sebring. Same for RSW?
I flew to Tampa. Avoided Orlando due to heavy tourist traffic.
‘Smart. I-4 is a cluster in the Disney area. I often take turnpike down to Highway 60 then over to 441 down to Sebring. It’s a bit longer but you avoid the tourist traffic and the bazillion traffic lights on highway 27.
When I have looked in the past the flights to Orlando are cheaper than Tampa, and there also seems to be more flights. I hate dealing with the tourist crowds of Orlando but it is what it is.
The ride from Orlando to either Sebring or Daytona always seems to take way too long and Florida drivers are a special kind of stupid.
I’ve lived in Orlando for several decades and yes drivers are awful here. I love visiting our western NC vacation home for a lot of reasons. One of the reasons is how much more courteous drivers are up there. They actually move out of the left lane when done passing someone. Amazing!
Flight schedules and cost make Orlando the best for me I don’t find the drive too bad, it is what it is and it’s for sure gotten a lot worse in the last thirty-five years.
If you haven’t tried it before, from OIA catch the turnpike south to Yeehaw Junction exit, then onto 441 south. From there to Sebring it’s a bunch of back roads with minimal traffic and maximal cow pastures. A much more relaxing drive than going down highway 27. Maybe a bit more time but IMO worth it to avoid tourist traffic and myriad traffic lights on 27.
If you haven’t tried it before, from OIA catch the turnpike south to Yeehaw Junction exit, then onto 441 south. From there to Sebring it’s a bunch of back roads with minimal traffic and maximal cow pastures. A much more relaxing drive than going down highway 27. Maybe a bit more time but IMO worth it to avoid tourist traffic and myriad traffic lights on 27.
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If you haven’t tried it before, from OIA catch the turnpike south to Yeehaw Junction exit, then onto 441 south. From there to Sebring it’s a bunch of back roads with minimal traffic and maximal cow pastures. A much more relaxing drive than going down highway 27. Maybe a bit more time but IMO worth it to avoid tourist traffic and myriad traffic lights on 27.
It is funny how every state has its own version of the annoying driver. In FL they park in the left lane going 15 mph under the speed limit. In NY/NJ its the overly aggressive driver. CT has the entitled a-hole drinking Starbucks and stopping in traffic to scope out a parking spot before turning into the lot.
Also, the other reason which makes Orlando airport miserable is flying out with all the miserable kids who are coming down from a weeklong Disney sugar high. Bose noise cancelling headphones are a must!
Last edited by LuigiVampa; 12-29-2023 at 01:19 PM.
Anyone going to Sebring should be aware that to rent a car in Fl the driver needs to have a Gold Star/Real ID license
The rental car co's don't tell you about this until you get to the counter Ask me how I know
12-27-2023, 11:58 AM
