To travel from Leesburg International Airport to Ocala, plan on a drive: the airport is in Leesburg, Lake County, and lies along U.S. Highway 441, near several major routes. The airport primarily serves general aviation rather than scheduled passenger travel, so arrange your onward transportation before you arrive.
- Airport: Leesburg International Airport (LEE), in Leesburg, Florida
- Drive to Silver Princess Motel: about 45 minutes by car
- Ground transport: Sunair Aviation offers car rental and taxi service
- Traffic: Florida 511 provides live travel and road-condition information
Where Leesburg International Airport Is
Leesburg International Airport is a general aviation airport in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, owned and operated by the City of Leesburg. The Florida Department of Transportation identifies it as LEE. It sits along U.S. Highway 441, within minutes of U.S. Highway 27, Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 75.
The airport primarily supports recreational flying, flight training and corporate or business aviation. It has two paved runways and one water runway; its primary runway, 13/31, measures 6,300 feet long and 100 feet wide.
For navigation, use the airport identifier LEE. The Florida Department of Transportation lists the airport address as PO Box 490630, Leesburg, FL 34749-0630, and its phone number as 352-728-9801.
How do you drive from Leesburg to Ocala?
The drive from Leesburg to Ocala starts from an airport with access to U.S. Highway 441 and nearby connections to U.S. Highway 27, Florida’s Turnpike and I-75. From the airport, choose your route based on your destination in Ocala and current road conditions.
For a hotel arrival reference, Leesburg International Airport is about a 45-minute drive from a two-star motel in Ocala. That is a route-time reference, not a guarantee for every destination or traffic condition.
Check live conditions before choosing between highway routes. Florida 511 provides real-time travel times and updates about congestion, construction, lane closures, severe weather and emergency evacuations on interstates, toll roads and other major roadways.
Rental cars and other ground transport
Sunair Aviation, the airport’s fixed-base operator, offers car rental and taxi service. Because Leesburg International primarily serves general aviation, confirm arrangements with the operator before relying on a rental car or taxi for your onward trip.
A rental car gives you control over the drive to Ocala, while taxi service is another airport-based option. Ask Sunair Aviation about availability and arrangements directly; the airport phone number is 352-728-9801.
Allowing for traffic and arrival delays
Use Florida 511 to check traffic, construction and closures before driving from Leesburg to Ocala. Its real-time updates cover major roads, including interstates and toll roads, and also include severe weather and emergency evacuation information.
Build flexibility into your arrival plans rather than treating a route time as fixed. Check Florida 511 close to departure, especially if your drive will use I-75, U.S. 27 or a toll road. For a broader look at local transport after arrival, this guide to getting around Ocala covers city travel.
Continuing from Ocala to your accommodation
Once you reach Ocala, continue to your accommodation using its address and the route appropriate to your arrival point. If your destination is Silver Princess Motel, the airport-to-hotel drive takes about 45 minutes.
For local orientation, Ocala city centre is about five minutes by car from Silver Princess Motel. If you plan to visit the centre, the Ocala city centre guide can help you plan that part of your stay.
Before you go: Transport availability and road conditions can change, so check the official site before you go. For traffic, use Florida 511; for airport ground transport, contact Sunair Aviation.
FAQs
Is Leesburg International Airport a commercial passenger airport?
It is a general aviation airport that primarily supports recreational flying, flight training and corporate or business aviation.
How long is the drive from Leesburg International Airport to Ocala?
The drive to Silver Princess Motel in Ocala takes about 45 minutes. Actual journey time depends on your destination and road conditions.
Can you rent a car at Leesburg International Airport?
Sunair Aviation, the airport’s fixed-base operator, offers car rental and taxi service. Contact the operator to confirm arrangements.
Where can you check traffic before driving?
Florida 511 provides real-time travel times and updates on congestion, construction, lane closures, severe weather and emergency evacuations on major roads.