Area Info

Find out more details and logistical information about Suwannee County here. Get to know our major communities, schools, highways, rail service, nearby airports, and more.

TRANSPORTATION

Major Highways

  • US Highway 90 – Highway that runs East and West through Suwannee County
  • I-10 Interchange – Interstate that runs East and West through Suwannee County
  • I-75 – Interstate that runs North and South through Suwannee County

Rail

The Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad LLC (FGA) serves the panhandle of Florida and southern Georgia. It operates 373 miles of mainline track along the I-10 corridor between Baldwin, FL, and Pensacola, FL with an Attapulgus, GA branch. FGA’s geographical location makes it a highly desirable rail freight route for shippers and offers prime railcar storage.

Ports

The Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT) is an international trade seaport on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, located 100 miles away from Suwannee County.

Local Airports

Live Oak/Suwannee County Municipal Airport (4,037 ft. runway, fuel available) is a public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) West of the city of Live Oak in Suwannee County.

Nearby Commercial Airports

JACKSONVILLE – 97 MILES

Non-stop flights to major U.S. Cities, including connecting flights to international destinations.

TALLAHASSEE – 86 MILES

Commercial airlines, commuter and charter services, air cargo operations, corporate aviation.

GAINESVILLE – 81 MILES

All facets of aviation including commercial airlines, general aviation, military and air cargo

VALDOSTA, GA – 51 MILES

General aviation facility, commercial commuter service to and from Atlanta.

SUWANNEE COUNTY COMMUNITIES

CITY OF LIVE OAK
TOWN OF BRANFORD
DOWLING PARK
WELLBORN

SCHOOLS

RIVEROAK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Post-secondary technical training and adult education institution under the authority of the Suwannee County School Board (SCSB). The SCSB is very supportive of economic development and can provide customized training as needed.

NORTH FLORIDA COLLEGE

Whatever your path, NFC is a great place to learn. Their collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction and support for learning make NFC the perfect place to build your future.

SUWANNEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Suwannee County Schools will educate all students in a safe and supportive learning environment that will develop life-long learners and productive citizens.

SUWANNEE VIRTUAL SCHOOL (THROUGH SCSD)

Suwannee County School District provides a full-time virtual education option to eligible K-12 students through Suwannee Virtual School (SVS).

NEARBY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

HEALTHCARE