If close proximity is important to you, Marion County, Florida, is the community to explore. The major metropolitan areas of Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa are all located less than a two-hour drive from Ocala. Miami and Atlanta are within a six-hour drive.
Highways
Ocala is located along Interstate 75, and federal highways 301, 441 and 27 provide immediate access to most parts of Florida or to the interstate system. In addition to Interstate 75, highways serving the area include the network of county and state roads. These roads provide immediate access to most parts of Florida or to the interstate system.
To Get to the Visitor Center:
2102 Southwest 20th Place, Unit 302
Ocala, FL 34474
352-291-9169