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Universal Studios Florida
Movie-themed park in Orlando with thrilling rides based on blockbuster films and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Heathrow
Florida, United States · North America
About Heathrow
Heathrow sits on the route: 10 minutes from Lake Mary, 33km from Universal Studios Florida.
Heathrow is in Florida, United States, with about 5,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lake Mary, about 5 km away.
Heathrow is a census-designated place and an unincorporated suburban community in Seminole County, Florida, United States. Heathrow is on the I-4 Corridor in Central Florida, 19 miles northeast of Orlando and 38 miles southwest of Daytona Beach.
Heathrow comprises a master-planned, private, gated residentialRead more
community of approximately 2,200 homes, which is also called Heathrow, and the Heathrow International Business Center, an office park. Heathrow was founded in 1985 by Jeno Paulucci, a food business entrepreneur. The area had been a source of celery used in making his Chun King Foods American Chinese style food. As of the 2020 census, Heathrow had a population of 6,806. Heathrow is home to the national headquarters of the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Heathrow is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Within an hour or so of Heathrow: Universal Studios Florida (33 km), Islands of Adventure (34 km), SeaWorld Orlando (40 km), Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World (44 km).
Where is Heathrow?
Heathrow is in Florida, United States, about 5 km from Lake Mary.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,896
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 28.7633, -81.3722
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Heathrow
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando's thrill-focused park with the acclaimed Wizarding World of Harry Potter and cutting-edge rides.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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SeaWorld Orlando
Marine-themed park in Florida combining ocean animal encounters with thrilling rides and live shows.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World
The flagship Disney theme park featuring Cinderella Castle, classic rides, and beloved character experiences in Orlando.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Richard Petty Driving Experience
Drive or ride in a real NASCAR stock car at speeds up to 160 mph at multiple speedways across the United States.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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EPCOT – Walt Disney World
Disney's celebration of human achievement and world culture featuring Future World pavilions and the World Showcase.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World
Disney park themed around movies, television, and entertainment with Star Wars and Toy Story lands.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Animal Kingdom – Walt Disney World
Disney's nature-themed park combining thrill rides with wildlife experiences and the immersive Pandora land.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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