USA East · road trip
Miami to Key West by car
≈ 270 km / 168 mi · ~3.5 h driving · 5 stops
Miami to Key West is ≈ 270 km (168 miles), about 3.5 hours of driving direct. With the stops below it makes a relaxed 3-day road trip.
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The Overseas Highway hops from island to island down the Florida Keys — 113 miles of bridges over turquoise water, ending at the southernmost point of the continental US.
Where to stop between Miami and Key West
- 1
Miami
Leave the mainland on US-1 and drop onto the Overseas Highway — the islands begin at Key Largo.
- 2
Key Largo
The first key and the dive capital — glass-bottom boats over the only living coral reef in the US.
- 3
Islamorada
Sportfishing village of sandbars and fish shacks — the classic Keys lunch stop.
- 4
Marathon
Halfway down, at the foot of the Seven Mile Bridge — turtle hospital and calm-water beaches.
- 5
Key West
Hemingway's house, Mallory Square sunsets and the Southernmost Point buoy — the end of the road.
Good to know
US-1 is a single road with mile markers counting down to zero in Key West; weekend traffic backs up, so leave early. The Seven Mile Bridge is the showstopper around MM40.
Miami to Key West — FAQ
- How far is Key West from Miami?
- Miami to Key West is about 270 km (168 miles) by road.
- How long does it take to drive from Miami to Key West?
- Roughly 3.5 hours of driving direct, before any stops.
- What are the best stops between Miami and Key West?
- Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon — all easy to add on the way. Open the drive on the map to see them.
- Is Miami to Key West a good road trip?
- Yes — with the stops above it makes a 3-day trip. Stopful maps the whole route, drive times and where to stay.
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