36 minutes to Costco

[Northerner52]

Was on site where the Clermont Costco will be built. Only 36 minutes to my home in St Catherine. Its next door to this address: 17325 E Hwy 50, Clermont to map it where you live

[retiredguy123]

From Fruitland Park, it is 41 minutes and 29.8 miles via Rt 27, no tolls. The turnpike is a longer way to go.

[Michael 61]

From Fruitland Park, it is 41 minutes and 29.8 miles via Rt 27, no tolls. The turnpike is a longer way to go.

I’m gonna check out both routes from Richmond - at any rate, can’t wait for Costco!

[kkingston57]

Was on site where the Clermont Costco will be built. Only 36 minutes to my home in St Catherine. Its next door to this address: 17325 E Hwy 50, Clermont to map it where you live

Clearyly you live in the south.

[xcaligirl]

Was on site where the Clermont Costco will be built. Only 36 minutes to my home in St Catherine. Its next door to this address: 17325 E Hwy 50, Clermont to map it where you live
We're almost as far north in TV, looked at the distance and it will take us 50 min. BUT, I LOVE Costco!!!

[Kenswing]

Clearyly you live in the south.

Which is why he stated the time was from his house in St. Catherine. lol

[BigSteph]

I live near St. Catherine and I work in Clermont 1 day a week.

The Costco will be east of Clermont on Route 50 a few miles.

It is not that far away from The Villages; either by 27 -> 50, or Florida Turnpike.

If by Turnpike, I think it costs $3+ each way. Not a lot, but something to consider.

If by 27, then 50, it will take longer than posted. If there is no traffic, you will move along, but I always find traffic in one or more places along the way. Usually, it take 30 - 40 minutes just to get to my job in Clermont. The Costco is about another 5 - 10 minutes in heavy traffic to the East.

I will still be going to that Costco, don't get me wrong. It is just a longer hustle than you might be led to believe via Google Maps or Waze.

[UpNorth]

Better than Altamonte Springs, but not much better than the time it takes to get to Wesley Chapel Costco. Should have built it in Ocala.

[Dotneko]

In MA, we had Sams, Costco and BJs all nearby. Frankly never saw the appeal of Costco.

[asianthree]

Clermont will be closer, but I love WC Costco for the shopping, and restaurants.

[Michael 61]

I’m down in Winter Garden every Sunday morning for church (I’m able to fly down the turnpike on Sunday mornings - just 43 minutes from my door in Richmond to the church parking lot.) Clermont is even closer - Costco will become part of my weekly Sunday ritual - Church - Lunch Out - Costco Run. Now we just need a Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods in Clermont!

[Calisport]

In southern Cal there were 3 Costcos within 15 minutes of each other. 2 in one city of Laguna Niguel even. Trader Joes was across the street and 4 others nearby. Was a shock that we had to drive to Millenia Mall for a Costco. Nice to be closer to Clermont's Costco.

[Nana2Teddy]

In southern Cal there were 3 Costcos within 15 minutes of each other. 2 in one city of Laguna Niguel even. Trader Joes was across the street and 4 others nearby. Was a shock that we had to drive to Millenia Mall for a Costco. Nice to be closer to Clermont's Costco.
Yep, same here where we lived in Ventura County. Two Costcos very close, and 3-4 TJ’s. They are the only shopping I miss in SoCal. Did not like the Orlando Costco when we checked it out after a partial day in Epcot. Hoping Clermont will be better.

[CosmicTrucker]

I hope they have charging stations for golf carts. (jk)

[shut the front door]

Was on site where the Clermont Costco will be built. Only 36 minutes to my home in St Catherine. Its next door to this address: 17325 E Hwy 50, Clermont to map it where you live

I hope you didn't just post your home address on an internet message board.

[PoolBrews]

I'm 53 minutes away - wish they had put one in Ocala!

[PoolBrews]

I hope you didn't just post your home address on an internet message board.

Your home address is already posted on the internet - in every search engine and every mapping app. Not a big deal.

[shut the front door]

Your home address is already posted on the internet - in every search engine and every mapping app. Not a big deal.

And all one needs to do to identify them is go to the property tax website. There are lots of crazies on the internet, that is why people don't normally use their actual name for their screen names. Long time ago, someone on this board sold a tablet to another poster and forgot to clean it. The buyer then got into the personal emails and shared them with dozens of people in TV.

[Rodneysblue]

Was on site where the Clermont Costco will be built. Only 36 minutes to my home in St Catherine. Its next door to this address: 17325 E Hwy 50, Clermont to map it where you live
From Orange Blossom it’s 1 hours.

[Rodneysblue]

Clearyly you live in the south.

Yep, that’s what it looks like. St Catherines.

[JMintzer]

I hope you didn't just post your home address on an internet message board.

No, they posted the address of the buildoing next door to the Costco that is beiong built...

[David P]

Having lived and worked most of my career in eastern Washington and Oregon having a Costco (or any major store) less than an hour away is a blessing. From our home the Costco in Wesley Chapal is only 55 minutes. We make the trip every 6 to 8 weeks and stock up. Looking forward to the new store in Clermont, it will only be 40 minutes via the turnpike. Went to the Costco at Altamount Springs once, will not go back.

[jmpate]

Yeh, finally something accessible to southern part of The Villages. Turnpike entrance is out my back door (St Catherine's) off 470. Take less time AND aggravation to go there vs. Sam's off 441. Retailers need to pay closer attention to where customers are coming from. An explosion of homes is happening south & west of St Catherine's! Does anyone do effective marketing research anymore?

[Stu from NYC]

Guess we will wait until they build one closer to us. Not worth an hour drive.

[GizmoWhiskers]

Was on site where the Clermont Costco will be built. Only 36 minutes to my home in St Catherine. Its next door to this address: 17325 E Hwy 50, Clermont to map it where you live
36 minutes if you are a bird or if you are lucky that trip. For sure the benefit of living at the furthest southern end of T V is convenience to Clermont. It is hit or miss in that direction on the turnpike. 27 is usually faster.

At least you can look out or listen to the turnpike from Meggison Rd to decide if its a go.

[GizmoWhiskers]

Yeh, finally something accessible to southern part of The Villages. Turnpike entrance is out my back door (St Catherine's) off 470. Take less time AND aggravation to go there vs. Sam's off 441. Retailers need to pay closer attention to where customers are coming from. An explosion of homes is happening south & west of St Catherine's! Does anyone do effective marketing research anymore?
Right!!??? Seems odd that more large retail stores are not south of 44. Boggling the Chick-fil-A doesn't see $$ opportunity below 441 and Mt Dora's.

[Bilyclub]

In southern Cal there were 3 Costcos within 15 minutes of each other. 2 in one city of Laguna Niguel even. Trader Joes was across the street and 4 others nearby. Was a shock that we had to drive to Millenia Mall for a Costco. Nice to be closer to Clermont's Costco.

I'm hoping Clermont won't be like the Millenia location, which is total chaos. Wesley Chapel is the most laid back Costco I've ever gone to.

[Ptmckiou]

Anxious to get this Costco! Sam’s just doesn’t measure up.

[TerryCamlin]

In MA, we had Sams, Costco and BJs all nearby. Frankly never saw the appeal of Costco.

Were you a member? There is a huge difference in the quality of merchandise offered at Costco vs the other two which I am also a member of. Costco is one store you can go into for a few items and end up with a cart full. That is the only disadvantage. I cannot wait to get one closer.

[MrLonzo]

Population of Clermont/Winter Garden, 90K. Population of Ocala/Villages area, 150K.
Interesting that Costco would prioritize a new store in Clermont before Ocala/Villages area. They don't choose their locations haphazardly. Perhaps they've concluded Clermont area will be a much faster growing area than Ocala?

[PurePeach]

We're almost as far north in TV, looked at the distance and it will take us 50 min. BUT, I LOVE Costco!!!

Us, too, but are so excited about the new Costco. We make a trip to the Lutz Costco about ever 6 weeks to restock. Can’t wait for the new Costco. :clap2::MOJE_whot::clap2::MOJE_whot:

[Altavia]

Yeh, finally something accessible to southern part of The Villages. Turnpike entrance is out my back door (St Catherine's) off 470. Take less time AND aggravation to go there vs. Sam's off 441. Retailers need to pay closer attention to where customers are coming from. An explosion of homes is happening south & west of St Catherine's! Does anyone do effective marketing research anymore?

The seasonal nature here goes into the decision process.

But not so sure the growth rate in the new areas is recognized. And a lot of workers families do business near their jobs.

Then you see multiple hardware stores, pharmacies, fast food, car washes adjacent to or across from each other in established areas.

Seems some opportunity is being missed delaying following the growth.

[JoMar]

Yeh, finally something accessible to southern part of The Villages. Turnpike entrance is out my back door (St Catherine's) off 470. Take less time AND aggravation to go there vs. Sam's off 441. Retailers need to pay closer attention to where customers are coming from. An explosion of homes is happening south & west of St Catherine's! Does anyone do effective marketing research anymore?

They do which is why they don't build here.

[shut the front door]

No, they posted the address of the buildoing next door to the Costco that is beiong built...

No, the pic they posted has a home address on Auster ave in The Villages.

[fcgiii]

no it's the address near Costco site

[Stu from NYC]

They do which is why they don't build here.

Funny how some people think they know more about locating stores than the multibillion dollar business we are talking about.

[shut the front door]

no it's the address near Costco site

What part of this are you not understanding? IN THE PIC, the home address is on the directions!
RIF

[Just jimmy]

Was on site where the Clermont Costco will be built. Only 36 minutes to my home in St Catherine. Its next door to this address: 17325 E Hwy 50, Clermont to map it where you live

Thanks for the great info. I am in Osceola hills. It’s 46 minutes from me

[Altavia]

Funny how some people think they know more about locating stores than the multibillion dollar business we are talking about.

Have you ever worked with some of the MBA's who make "decisions" like these?

[Stu from NYC]

Have you ever worked with some of the MBA's who make "decisions" like these?

Some decision making MBA's are making decisions they are not qualified to make.

In this case Costco is a very successful operation and has seem to know exactly where new stores should be located.