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A1A: Ponte Vedra to Vilano Beach

Ponte Vedra Boulevard, A1A, Coastal Highway · Ponte Vedra Beach → Vilano Beach

Leisurely23 mi35 min100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 0 ftOne way
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The drive

This is the open north end of the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway. It starts on Ponte Vedra Boulevard past oceanfront houses, then follows A1A south between the Atlantic dunes and the Guana River marshes of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve.

The drive ends at Vilano Beach, before the bridge into St. Augustine. The GTM reserve has a visitor center, open Tuesday through Saturday, and the GTM North Beach area has dunes that the regional tourism office describes as the highest in Florida. The A1A St. Augustine to Flagler Beach drive begins on Anastasia Island across town.

Along the way

  1. Ponte Vedra Beach
  2. Ponte Vedra Boulevard
  3. Vilano Beach
Elevation
100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 0 ft
Ponte Vedra BeachVilano Beach
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Ponte Vedra BeachVilano Beach
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Good to know

  • Storm surge has washed out A1A at Vilano Beach before, in Hurricane Nicole in 2022; it reopened within a day.
  • The GTM reserve visitor center is open Tuesday through Saturday.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Florida 511.

Questions about this drive

How long does A1A from Ponte Vedra to Vilano Beach take?

A1A from Ponte Vedra Beach to Vilano Beach is 23.1 miles and takes about 35 min.

Is A1A from Ponte Vedra to Vilano Beach twisty?

No. It's a flat coast road with mostly gentle curves between the dunes and the marshes.

What is the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway?

It's the designated scenic route along Florida's Historic Coast. This drive covers its north end, from Ponte Vedra Beach to Vilano Beach.

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