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Transportation

We are the Gateway to Central Florida

Strategic Location & Superior Connectivity

Zephyrhills, Dade City, San Antonio, and St. Leo are uniquely positioned in East Pasco County, offering unmatched access to major transportation networks that support business growth and expansion.

Highway Access

  • U.S. 301 runs directly through Zephyrhills and Dade City, providing a north-south corridor from Florida to Delaware.

  • I-75 is just 15 minutes away via State Roads 54 or 56—linking the region to Atlanta, Tampa, and Miami.

  • SR 56 Extension has significantly reduced drive times and increased east-west mobility.

  • U.S. 41 and U.S. 19 offer parallel north-south routes through the region, connecting to the Gulf Coast and beyond.

  • I-275, 20 minutes away, provides quick access to Tampa International Airport and the St. Pete/Clearwater area.

  • I-4, just south of Zephyrhills via U.S. 301, connects Tampa to Orlando and the I-95 corridor on Florida’s Atlantic Coast.

  • Veterans Expressway/Suncoast Parkway offer 57 miles of high-speed toll access from Tampa north to Citrus County.

Air & Rail Access

  • Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport are less than an hour away.

  • CSX Rail Line runs through Dade City and Zephyrhills, providing direct freight access to the Port of Tampa and national rail systems.

Logistics Advantage

Businesses in East Pasco benefit from:

  • Central proximity within the Tampa Bay Region

  • Access to regional, national, and international markets

  • Lower shipping costs and expedited freight handling

  • Strong local infrastructure supporting industrial development

Port & Cruise Access

  • The Port of Tampa, Florida’s largest seaport, is just 45 minutes southwest of East Pasco. It handles a diverse mix of general cargo, bulk goods, and container traffic and offers global trade access, especially with Asian markets.

  • East Pasco’s direct connections via U.S. 301, CSX rail, and Interstates 75 and 275 create seamless multimodal freight opportunities.

  • The Port is also a major cruise hub, serving Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, and Norwegian—adding tourism potential to the region’s economic profile.

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Ready for Business

With centralized access to air, rail, road, and sea, and supported by strong local infrastructure, Zephyrhills, Dade City, San Antonio, and St. Leo are ideally positioned to support business attraction, expansion, and long-term success in the heart of Florida’s most dynamic region.

Drive Times

Strategically situated near major highways such as Interstate 75, Interstate 275, U.S. 301, and Interstate 4, Zephyrhills is within easy driving distance of major cities, international airports and major theme parks - and just over an hour from the white, sandy beaches and pristine waters that have lured tourists to Florida for decades.

Lakeland - 30 minutes

Tampa - 20 minutes

Orlando - 1.15 hours

Port of Tampa - 40 minutes

Tampa International Airport - 50 minutes

St. Pete - Clearwater Int'l Airport - 1 hour

Wesley Chapel - 15 minutes

Gainesville - 1.53 hours

Jacksonville - 3.15 hours

Miami - 4.30 hours

Ocala - 1.20 hours

Walt Disney World - 1.10 hours

Busch Gardens, Tampa - 30 minutes

Tallahassee - 4 hours

Savannah, GA - 5.23 hours

Atlanta, GA - 6.50 hours

Mobile, AL - 7.30 hours

Macon, GA - 5.30 hours

Charleston, SC - 7.15 hours

Charlotte, NC - 9 hours

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