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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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Longwood
Florida, United States · North America
About Longwood
Longwood is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Altamonte Springs, 28km from Universal Studios Florida.
Longwood is in Florida, United States, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Altamonte Springs, about 5 km away.
Longwood station is a train station in Longwood, Florida, served by SunRail, the commuter train of Central Florida. The station opened May 1, 2014, and marks a return of passenger rail service in Longwood dating back to the community's days as a junction of the South Florida Railroad, Orange Belt Railway and oldRead more
Florida Midland Railway, all of which were acquired by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
Unlike most SunRail stations, which feature canopies consisting of white aluminum poles supporting sloped green roofs, Longwood's canopies have traditional brown gabled roofs with cupolas and faux dormer windows. It also includes ticket vending machines, ticket validators, emergency call boxes, drinking fountains, separate platforms designed for passengers in wheelchairs. The station is located along the former CSX A-Line (originally constructed by the South Florida Railroad) northeast of the Longwood Historic District on the north side of East Church Avenue. The northbound platforms run along John L. Mica Way, with passenger drop-off areas at the north and south ends of the station. A transit-oriented development called Weston Park was built adjacent to the station, which features a 208-unit, four story luxury apartment community.
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Within an hour or so of Longwood: Universal Studios Florida (28 km), Islands of Adventure (29 km), SeaWorld Orlando (35 km), Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World (40 km).
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Longwood is in Florida, United States, about 5 km from Altamonte Springs.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,085
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 28.7031, -81.3384
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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 Longwood
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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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SeaWorld Orlando
Marine-themed park in Florida combining ocean animal encounters with thrilling rides and live shows.
35 km · about 40 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.
40 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 50 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.
42 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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