Cedar Key is "Real Florida". Located in north central Florida, we are approximately 2.5 hours noth of Tampa, 3 hours west of Daytona Beach, 3 hours north west of Orlando, and 60 miles south/soutwest of Gainesville. Major airports are Tampa International (TPA), Orlando International (MCO), Jacksonville International (JAX) and Gainesville Regional (GNV).
Driving to Cedar Key will take you through some of the most unspoiled areas of Florida. From I-75, take SR 24 west until you arrive in Cedar Key. From US 19, turn west onto SR 24 at Otter Creek and drive a relaxing and "wind down time" 24 miles to Cedar Key.