Spring break 2025 is almost here when students in Florida escape for a week or two to relax, unwind, and possibly forget a fair amount of the previous semester. It's also when students from colleges and universities from around the country head to Florida for the sun and surf.

Want to get away for spring break? One of the pros (and cons) about living in Florida is that the state is huge: You can drive for 6 hours from Tampa Bay and still not cross the state line. That makes it harder to leave, but easier to explore the cities that make up this wild peninsula. Here are some suggestions for trips worth the drive.

Here are some estimates for your trip: Miami to Key Largo: The trip can take 2 1/2 hours. Key Largo to Key West: The trip can take 2 1/2 hours. Miami to Key West: It’s about a four-hour drive from Miami to Key West, and under three hours from Florida City to Key West without delays.

Florida is gearing up for spring break crowds with Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing extra law enforcement across the state through April. Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Sign up for our Newsletters They will be patrolling spring break hot spots,