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New Smyrna Beach

Florida, United States · North America

About New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Glencoe, 23km from Daytona International Speedway.

New Smyrna Beach is a town located in Florida, United States. With a population of 24,298, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, New Smyrna Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add New Smyrna Beach to your route.

About New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States, located on the central east coast of the state, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The downtown section of the city is located on the west side of the Indian River and the Indian River Lagoon system. The Coronado Beach Bridge crosses the

Read more Intracoastal Waterway just south of Ponce de Leon Inlet, connecting the mainland with the beach on the coastal barrier island. The population was 30,142 at the 2020 census; according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 32,655. The surrounding area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation; these include fishing, sailing, motorboating, golfing, and hiking. Visitors participate in water sports of all kinds, including swimming, scuba diving, kitesurfing, and surfing. In July 2009, New Smyrna Beach was ranked number nine on the list of "best surf towns" in Surfer. It was recognized as one of the "world's top 20 surf towns" by National Geographic in 2012. It has also been dubbed the "shark attack capital of the world." New Smyrna Beach's motto is cygnus inter anates, which is Latin for "a swan among ducks."

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Where is New Smyrna Beach located?

New Smyrna Beach is located in Florida, United States, North America. The coordinates are 29.0258 latitude, -80.9270 longitude.

What is the population of New Smyrna Beach?

New Smyrna Beach has a population of approximately 24,298 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
24,298
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Florida
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
29.0258, -80.9270

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from New Smyrna Beach

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Daytona International Speedway

Florida's iconic 31-degree banked superspeedway, home of the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 endurance race; speedway tours run on most non-race days.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Glencoe

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 2,582

Edgewater

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5 km awayPop. 21,566

Ponce Inlet

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 3,157

Samsula-Spruce Creek

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 5,047

Port Orange

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 59,866

South Daytona

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 12,584

Daytona Beach Shores

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 4,389

Oak Hill

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 1,846

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