Florida State Road A1A Facts for Kids

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State Road A1A

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Route information

Maintained by FDOT

Length

328.92 mi (529.35 km)

Existed

1945 renumbering (definition)–present

Major junctions

South end

Bertha Street in Key West

I-595 in Dania Beach

US 192 in Indialantic
US 92 in Daytona Beach
SR 202 in Jacksonville Beach
US 17 in Yulee

I-95 in Yulee

North end

US 1 / US 23 / US 301 / SR 200 in Callahan

Location

Counties:

Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Brevard, Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Duval, Nassau

Highway system

Florida State and County Roads
Interstate • US • SR (Pre-1945) • Toll • County

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US 1

SR 2

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State Road A1A in Daytona Beach, Florida

State Road A1A (often called SR A1A) is a famous road in Florida, a state in the United States. It runs along Florida's beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline. This road is special because it connects many beach towns and cities.

SR A1A starts way down south in Key West. It then travels north, following the coast, until it reaches Callahan. This long journey makes it a key route for exploring Florida's eastern shores.

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Exploring Florida's Coastal Highway

SR A1A is more than just a road; it's an adventure! It stretches for about 329 miles (530 kilometers). This makes it one of the longest state roads in Florida. It was officially named State Road A1A in 1945.

A Scenic Drive Along the Ocean

Imagine driving with the ocean on one side and palm trees on the other. That's what it's like on SR A1A! It passes through many popular places. These include Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, and St. Augustine.

The road often runs right next to the beach. This gives drivers and passengers amazing views. You can see the sand, the waves, and sometimes even dolphins or manatees in the water.

Connecting Florida's Counties

SR A1A travels through many different counties in Florida. It starts in Monroe County (where Key West is). Then it goes through Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.

As it heads north, it crosses Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. Further up, you'll find it in Brevard, Volusia, and Flagler counties. Finally, it passes through St. Johns, Duval, and ends in Nassau County.

Important Road Connections

Along its path, SR A1A connects with other major roads. These connections help people travel across Florida. For example, it meets I-595 in Dania Beach. It also crosses US 192 in Indialantic.

In Daytona Beach, it connects with US 92. Near Jacksonville Beach, it meets SR 202. In Yulee, it connects with US 17 and I-95. These connections make SR A1A a vital part of Florida's road network.