Originally Posted by Mike H

Having lived in Ormond Beach prior to moving to The Villages and having made the trip a "few" times, I recommend:

I-95 to Rt-40 in Ormond Beach (don't remember exit number)

Stay on 40 West until you pass over the St. John’s River at Aster

About a 1 – 2 miles past Aster go left onto 445A toward Alexander Springs

Take 445A about ½ mile & turn left onto 445

Stay on 445 (through National Forest) until it dead-ends at 19

Turn left onto 19 and go about 5 miles to light at SR-42

Turn right onto 42 until you get to 441/27 (take about ½ hour)

Depending where you're going in The Villages:

You can turn left onto 441/27 and after couple of miles you'll see The Villages---can't miss it.

OR:

Cross 441/27 and stay on 42 until Buena Vista Blvd (about the third stop light)

Turn left onto Buena Vista Blvd. and start having the fun of your life in The Villages.