Disney/Universal Studios Area

Convention Center & Universal Studios Area

Don’t despair if you get stuck at one of the Convention Center hotels. Running along International Dr. is OK — there is a paved path along the way and it is pleasantly landscaped. It’s pretty busy and touristy, but it’s fine for a quick run. We’ve created a map of 4.7 miles north-south from the Loews Portofino Bay/Hard Rock hotel area, passing Universal CityWalk, the Convention Center, and many of the area hotels, to Rt. 528, just north of SeaWorld.

The first 1 mile is on Universal Blvd. There is a sidewalk, but it’s narrow in parts. Also, there’s a bad section on the bridge over the I-4. No sidewalk, but there is a shoulder (and three lanes of traffic in each direction). Just over the freeway, turn RIGHT on International Dr. and run for another 3.5 miles.

Note: no sidewalk on International Dr. south of SeaWorld.

Essentials
  • Up to 4.7 miles (7.5 km) one-way between Universal Studios and SeaWorld on International Drive, passing by Convention Center
  • 104 feet (one-way)
  • Northern end: Universal Blvd. just south of Vineland; Southern end: International Drive, just north of Rt. 528

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Tim
1 year ago

Universal drive doesn’t have a sidewalk the whole way. This route is not possible without running on a very busy road.

Essentials
  • Up to 4.7 miles (7.5 km) one-way between Universal Studios and SeaWorld on International Drive, passing by Convention Center
  • 104 feet (one-way)
  • Northern end: Universal Blvd. just south of Vineland; Southern end: International Drive, just north of Rt. 528