Five Day Rides From Daytona Bike Week

Five rides from Daytona Beach, from a one-hour scenic loop to a full day on A1A to St. Augustine, with distances and route links.
October 8, 2026
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse rising above palmetto-covered dunes at dusk, south of Daytona Beach, FL

These day rides from Daytona Bike Week get you off Main Street and onto the roads around Daytona Beach. All five start and finish within easy reach of town. Distances and times are approximate and do not include stops. Each ride has its own page with a Google Maps link.

1. Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail

About 26 miles, about 1 hour. A Florida state scenic highway since 2007, winding through trees and along the Tomoka and Halifax rivers. A relaxed half-day loop and a good first ride of the week. Route details

Aerial view of Daytona Beach, FL: the pier, beachfront hotels and green Atlantic surf at sunset

2. A1A south to Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach

About 30 miles, about 1 hour 5 minutes. A coastal run with ocean views and a stop at the Ponce Inlet lighthouse. Route details

3. A1A north to Flagler Beach and St. Augustine

About 51 miles, about 1 hour 30 minutes one way. A full day on the coast with a historic city at the end, past the pier at Flagler Beach. Leave early to beat the beach traffic. Route details

Rider on a cruiser with a sidecar heading down a palm-lined coastal boulevard, the cover photo of our Daytona Bike Week guide

4. SR 40 west to the Ocala National Forest

About 44 miles, about 1 hour 10 minutes. A long inland run with forest scenery, a break from the crowds on the coast. Fill up before you head into the forest. Route details

5. DeLand and De Leon Springs run

About 63 miles, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Old Florida towns and a pancake stop at De Leon Springs. Route details

Five touring motorcycles riding in a line down an open two-lane road on a summer day, seen from behind

Tips for day rides from Daytona Bike Week

  • Main Street, Beach Street and US 1 are slow during the rally. Plan rides for the morning and get back before the evening crowds.
  • Florida requires eye protection for every rider, and a helmet for riders under 21.
  • March mornings can be cool, about 55°F on average, so bring a warm layer and check the National Weather Service forecast the night before.
  • Fill up before inland rides: stations are far apart on SR 40 through the national forest.

Bike Week 2027 runs March 5 to 14. See the full Daytona Bike Week guide and all Daytona ride routes.

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