Directions
Directions for driving to Benfica Residential Academy® at the Saint Leo University Campus.
Driving directions
Benfica Residential Academy® is located on the Saint Leo University campus in Saint Leo, Florida — between Tampa and Orlando, about 40 minutes from Tampa International Airport and 1 hour 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport.
From the North or South
Take Interstate 75 to Exit 285. Head east on State Road 52 for about 10 miles. Turn left on Mirada Boulevard, and then right on County Road 52. Turn right on Wichers Road and the Benfica Residential Academy® Villa is on the right. Saint Leo University is across the road and the main entrance is at the traffic light at County Road 52 and Palm Boulevard.
From Tampa International Airport
Drive north on Interstate 275 through Tampa. I-275 North will merge with Interstate 75 North. Once on I-75 North, take it to Exit 285. Head east on State Road 52 for about 10 miles. Turn left on Mirada Boulevard, and then right on County Road 52. Turn right on Wichers Road and the Benfica Residential Academy® Villa is on the right. Saint Leo University is across the road and the main entrance is at the traffic light at County Road 52 and Palm Boulevard. Average drive time from Tampa International Airport is approximately 40 minutes.
From Orlando
Take Interstate 4 West to Interstate 75. Exit to the north, then take I-75 to Exit 285. Head east on State Road 52 for about 10 miles. Turn left on Mirada Boulevard, and then right on County Road 52. Turn right on Wichers Road and the Benfica Residential Academy® Villa is on the right. Saint Leo University is across the road and the main entrance is at the traffic light at County Road 52 and Palm Boulevard. Average drive time from Orlando is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying here
Tampa International Airport is located about 40 minutes away from campus. Orlando International Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes away.
Airlines
Car rental companies
Parking
Parking is available in front of the Villa or the Wellness Center across the road. Visitors entering the Saint Leo campus through the main gate should proceed 3/4 around the traffic circle and turn right onto West Way, then make an immediate left into the visitor parking lot at University Safety and Emergency Management. Visitors should park in spaces marked "Visitor Parking" and check in at University Safety to receive a visitor's pass.
Nearby accommodations
We work with our hotel partners to arrange special discounts but cannot guarantee availability.
Discounts: Please ask for the Saint Leo University special rate where indicated. We work with our hotel partners to arrange special discounts but cannot guarantee availability. Rate agreements are subject to change, so please confirm discounted rate availability directly with the hotel when booking your reservation.
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