The following is a list of mountain passes and gaps in the U.S. state of Florida.
| Name | Mountain range | County | Elevation | Coordinates | Primary access route | Other access route(s) | GNIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gator Gap | Volusia | 23 feet (7.0 m) | 28°51′25″N81°00′04″W / 28.85694°N 81.00111°W | 282976 | |||
| Moccasin Gap | Leon | 144 feet (44 m) | 30°36′10″N84°07′03″W / 30.60278°N 84.11750°W | Old Centerville Road | 287037 | ||
| Peterson Cut | Charlotte | 0 feet (0 m) | 26°54′16″N82°20′50″W / 26.90444°N 82.34722°W | 305028 | |||
| Roberts Gap | Charlotte | 0 feet (0 m) | 26°46′29″N82°11′49″W / 26.77472°N 82.19694°W | 289781 |
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