Daytona Bike Week

Day Rides from Daytona Beach

When Main Street gets crowded, the open road is the best part of Bike Week. These five rides cover tree-lined backroads, A1A in both directions and inland runs to old Florida springs and the Ocala National Forest.

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Ride routes

Rides from the rally

Backroads
Easy

26

Miles

1 hr

Ride time

Best for: A relaxed half-day loop close to town
Coastal
Easy

30

Miles

1 hr 5 min

Ride time

Best for: Ocean views and a lighthouse stop
Coastal
Moderate

51

Miles

1 hr 30 min

Ride time

Best for: A full day on the coast with a historic city at the end
Mixed
Moderate

44

Miles

1 hr 10 min

Ride time

Best for: A long inland run with forest scenery
Mixed
Easy

63

Miles

1 hr 45 min

Ride time

Best for: Old Florida towns and a pancake stop

Daytona ride routes in brief

These Daytona ride routes are day rides you can do from your base during Daytona Bike Week, with distance, ride time and a Google Maps link for each. Check road conditions and the National Weather Service forecast before you set out.

Aerial view of Daytona Beach, FL: the pier, beachfront hotels and green Atlantic surf at sunset
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse rising above palmetto-covered dunes at dusk, south of Daytona Beach, FL
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Riding tips for the Daytona area

Traffic is heaviest around Main Street, Atlantic Avenue, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and the Speedway during the rally, so start longer rides early and plan to be back before traffic builds.

Watch for sand.

Wind blows sand onto A1A and beach approaches, especially at intersections and in turns.

Expect wind and glare on bridges.

The crossings over the Halifax River can be gusty, and low sun off the water can hide you from drivers turning across your lane.

No lane splitting.

It is illegal in Florida, and no more than two bikes may share a lane side by side.

Plan fuel on rural runs.

Top off before heading west on SR 40 toward the Ocala National Forest.

Ride your own ride.

Group rides during the rally can be large. Keep a staggered formation and leave space for the rider ahead.

Wear eye protection.

Florida requires it for every motorcycle operator.

Pack rain gear.

March brings showers on several days in a typical month, and painted lines, bridge decks and wet sand on the pavement get slick fast.

Distances and ride times below come from online mapping and do not include stops, construction or rally traffic. Check each route on your own map before you leave.

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

Daytona Bike Week at a glance

Dates

March 5 to 14, 2027 (86th year)

Where

Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and greater Volusia County, FL

Nearest airport

Daytona Beach International (DAB), a few miles from Main Street

Helmet law

Required under 21. Riders 21 and older may ride without one only with $10,000+ medical coverage. Eye protection required.

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