Directions, Parking, and Accomdations

Directions for Driving to Benfica Residential Academy® at the Saint Leo University Campus

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. Saint Leo University will be on your left, across the street from the Abbey Golf Course. The main entrance is at the traffic light at Palm Boulevard and County Road 52.

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. Saint Leo University will be on your left, across the street from the Abbey Golf Course. The main entrance is at the traffic light at Palm Boulevard and County Road 52. Average drive time from the airport is approximately 45 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. Saint Leo University will be on your left, across the street from the Abbey Golf Course. The main entrance is at the traffic light at Palm Boulevard and County Road 52. Average drive time from Orlando is approximately 90 minutes.

Flying Here

Tampa International Airport is located just 45 minutes away from campus. The following airlines serve Tampa International Airport: Air Canada, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Delta Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and WestJet Airlines.

The following car rental companies serve Tampa International Airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Car Rental, Enterprise, Hertz, National Car Rental, and Thrifty Car Rental.

Parking

Parking is available in front of the Wellness Center. Visitors entering the 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

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.

Hotels and Rates