[C. C. Rider]

Originally Posted by gloria321

We live in Woodbury and it is mature landscaping, is quiet and very friendly. Takes us 20 min. to Spanish Springs, 25 min. to LSL, and about 55-55 min. to Brownwood.
We love the ride.

Just curious. If you were to drive by car to each of these locations, how would the driving times compare to the golf cart rides?

Thanks.

[richs631]

Pine Hills & Pine Ridge is the middle ground between Lake Sumter Landing & Brownwood. 15 minutes

[birdiebill]

I know you did not ask about farther south, but we live in the Village of Osceola Hills which is just off Morse Blvd and just north of Hwy 44 which separates the "northern section" from the "southern section" of the Villages. By golf cart, which ours does not exceed 20 mph, which we take almost everywhere weather permitting, it takes 52 minutes to get to Lopez Golf, 40 to 42 minutes to get to Spanish Springs, 25-30 to get to Lake Sumter landing, 20-23 to get to Brownwood. Evans Prairie, Bonifay, Belle Glade, and Havanna golf courses are all within 15 minutes. Cane Garden golf, Mallory Hill golf, and Palmer legends within 23 to 32 minutes at 20 mph max. Glenview 43 minutes, Tierra del Sol and Hacienda Hills golf 37 minutes. Orange Blossom golf 44 minutes. Grocery shopping at Lake Deaton Plaza 6 minutes, Pinellas plaza 23 minutes, Colony Plaza 15 minutes. Of course to go to Lowes, Sam's, Walmart on 466 we usually go by car. So look for an area you like; don't necessarily tie yourself in to a single area before arriving. Look at everything. The most important is to get a home/villa in a location you like at a price you think is reasonable. Everything is within reach by golf cart if you plan accordingly. If you plan to go places at a distance by golf cart, make sure you buy one with upgraded seats that provide adequate back support. Standard seat do not provide back support, especially for long trips.

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by John_W

If I was looking for a convenient neighborhood but one that was quiet and tucked away, the Village of Winifred would be a good choice. You are literally only minutes away from 466 and shopping and LSL, both within ten minutes by cart. However, whenever I go through that neighborhood it seems so quiet. Woodbury is definitely away from things. Anything north of Savannah Center is getting a bit further from LSL, Brownwood and the rest of the southside. Winifred is very central. I live in the village right next to Buttonwood, in Tamarind Grove. I go to Glenview to play golf and it's 26 minutes by cart to get to Glenview and that's south of Woodbury and I also know a couple of short cuts and don't dally when I drive. You're looking at 45 minutes probably to go to Buttonwood from Woodbury by cart, LSL would 30 minutes.

Here's a map, I centered it on Winifred.

Google Maps

We just bought a house in Winifred for the exact reasons that John W pointed out. Quiet, centrally located to both Spanish Springs and LSL, shopping on 466 and surrounded by golf at Palmer Legends.

[Marylynn]

South of 466A there are three championship and five executive courses you can reach in 15 minutes or less. Maybe add another five minutes to the Havana champion champion course. Drive time to Brownwood would be similar. LSL would be about 20 minutes.

[Rich42]

If you obey the golf cart speed limit of 19 mph, there is no way you can get to Brownwood in less than an hour—plus or minus 5 minutes—from Woodbury.

[Tom M]

I think a central area to all squares is within Odell Circle. Largo would be an example of a village that is about equal distance from Brownwood and Spanish Springs. If you like a 15 minute cart ride to any square that would a good area to rent.

[Tom M]

Originally Posted by C. C. Rider

Just curious. If you were to drive by car to each of these locations, how would the driving times compare to the golf cart rides?

Thanks.

Here's a tip. Go to Google Maps and see the time by bicycle (which incorporates the paths). Then take about 2/3rds or 70% of that time as Google assumes a speed for bikes that's slower than carts. I've found that to be pretty darned close. I estimated the time from Sumter square to Rohan rec center and it came out within a minute of actual time.

[hybridcars]

We have a 3 bedroom 2 bath villa for rent In Creekside Landing... a 5 minute walk from Lake Sumter Landing. You can call us at 352-430-2919 for information and a referral to our online listing.

[rhondaleeweaver@gmail.com]

I saw a house for rent in Mission Hills, just outside Lake Sumter Landing. We have only been here a short time, but centrally located and quiet.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Rich42

If you obey the golf cart speed limit of 19 mph, there is no way you can get to Brownwood in less than an hour—plus or minus 5 minutes—from Woodbury.

I can make it from the Village of Lake Deaton, and over the MMP bridge over 441 in 48 minutes

[C. C. Rider]

Originally Posted by Tom M

Here's a tip. Go to Google Maps and see the time by bicycle (which incorporates the paths). Then take about 2/3rds or 70% of that time as Google assumes a speed for bikes that's slower than carts. I've found that to be pretty darned close. I estimated the time from Sumter square to Rohan rec center and it came out within a minute of actual time.

But if I understand you correctly, that won't tell me anything about how long the trip would take in a car. It just compares bicycles to golf carts.

[Lesball]

Originally Posted by Poncho

I have a rental with a golf cart total turnkey at 1848 Endsley Ct ST.CHARLES the villages sign on garage with info !

Would like to hear what you are asking for the unit. Please contact me at lesballscituate@gmail.com

[Dorebea]

Originally Posted by John_W

What you really need with all these suggestions is a map of exactly where is every village. Here's that map.

Location of Every Village Map

Thank you for the Map! Very helpful!!!!

[John&Natalie]

Originally Posted by Rich42

If you obey the golf cart speed limit of 19 mph, there is no way you can get to Brownwood in less than an hour—plus or minus 5 minutes—from Woodbury.

Yes you can