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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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Sanford
Florida, United States · North America
About Sanford
Sanford sits on the route: 10 minutes from Midway, 40km from Universal Studios Florida.
Sanford is in Florida, United States, with about 58,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Midway, about 4 km away.
The Sanford Grammar School, also known as the Sanford High School and as the Margaret K. Reynolds Building, is a historic school building located at 301 West 7th Street in Sanford, Florida, United States. Built in 1902, it was designed by Wilbur B. Talley in the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. SanfordRead more
architect Elton James Moughton designed the wings which were added in 1916. On November 23, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
In 1989, it was listed in A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture prepared by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects and published by the University of Florida Press.
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What is there to see near Sanford?
Within an hour or so of Sanford: Universal Studios Florida (40 km), Islands of Adventure (41 km), Daytona International Speedway (47 km), SeaWorld Orlando (47 km).
Where is Sanford?
Sanford is in Florida, United States, about 4 km from Midway.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 58,111
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 28.8006, -81.2731
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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 Sanford
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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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Daytona International Speedway
Florida's iconic 31-degree banked superspeedway, home of the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 endurance race; speedway tours run on most non-race days.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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SeaWorld Orlando
Marine-themed park in Florida combining ocean animal encounters with thrilling rides and live shows.
47 km · about 55 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.
52 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 65 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.
54 km · about 60 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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