How long is the Florida Keys Overseas Highway: Miami to Key West route?

This route takes 7 days taking in 6 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Miami, Florida to Key West, Florida in Florida Keys, United States.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is November to April.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car or a campervan.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Hotels accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Coastal, Beach, Classic road trip, Nature, Food & drink.

Florida Keys Overseas Highway: Miami to Key West

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The route · 6 stops

3 overnight bases · 2 day trips · 1 stop on the way

On the way

Miami
Quick stop
The road trip's launch point and rental-car hub. Spend a day on South Beach's Art Deco waterfront, the street murals of Wynwood, and Cuban food in Little Havana before turning south onto US-1. Stock up on groceries, snorkel gear, and reef-safe sunscreen here, where prices undercut the islands.The road trip's launch point and rental-car hub. Spend a day on South Beach's Art Deco waterfront, the street murals of Wynwood, and Cuban food in Little Havana before turning south onto US-1. Stock up on groceries, snorkel gear, and reef-safe sunscreen here, where prices undercut the islands.
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On to Key Largo

Key Largo

2 nights

The first island and self-styled dive capital of the world. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park protects part of the only living coral barrier reef in the continental US, reached by snorkel boat, dive trip, or glass-bottom tour. Topside, paddle the mangrove creeks and call in at the History of Diving Museum.The first island and self-styled dive capital of the world. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park protects part of the only living coral barrier reef in the continental US, reached by snorkel boat, dive trip, or glass-bottom tour. Topside, paddle the mangrove creeks and call in at the History of Diving Museum.

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Day trip from Key Largo

3
Islamorada
A string of islands billed as the sportfishing capital of the world, with a laid-back food and sunset scene. Feed the giant tarpon at Robbie's Marina, swim the shallow waters of Anne's Beach, and visit Theater of the Sea. Bayside restaurants line up for some of the best sunsets on the route.A string of islands billed as the sportfishing capital of the world, with a laid-back food and sunset scene. Feed the giant tarpon at Robbie's Marina, swim the shallow waters of Anne's Beach, and visit Theater of the Sea. Bayside restaurants line up for some of the best sunsets on the route.
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On to Marathon

Marathon

2 nights

The Middle Keys hub and gateway to the Seven Mile Bridge. Walk a stretch of the old bridge toward Pigeon Key's railroad camp, swim at Sombrero Beach, and meet rescued sea turtles at the Turtle Hospital. Crane Point Hammock adds tropical hardwood forest trails and a small nature centre.The Middle Keys hub and gateway to the Seven Mile Bridge. Walk a stretch of the old bridge toward Pigeon Key's railroad camp, swim at Sombrero Beach, and meet rescued sea turtles at the Turtle Hospital. Crane Point Hammock adds tropical hardwood forest trails and a small nature centre.

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Day trip from Marathon

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Big Pine Key
A quiet Lower Keys island and home of the tiny endangered Key deer, found nowhere else on earth. The National Key Deer Refuge offers dawn and dusk sightings, while neighbouring Bahia Honda State Park has the route's finest beach and a climbable span of the old railway bridge. End the day at the dollar-lined No Name Pub.A quiet Lower Keys island and home of the tiny endangered Key deer, found nowhere else on earth. The National Key Deer Refuge offers dawn and dusk sightings, while neighbouring Bahia Honda State Park has the route's finest beach and a climbable span of the old railway bridge. End the day at the dollar-lined No Name Pub.

On to Key West

Key West

2 nights

Mile Marker 0 and the southernmost city in the continental US. Tour the Hemingway Home and its six-toed cats, watch street performers at the Mallory Square sunset, and swim at Fort Zachary Taylor. The car can rest here; Old Town is walkable and Dry Tortugas National Park is a memorable day trip by ferry or seaplane.Mile Marker 0 and the southernmost city in the continental US. Tour the Hemingway Home and its six-toed cats, watch street performers at the Mallory Square sunset, and swim at Fort Zachary Taylor. The car can rest here; Old Town is walkable and Dry Tortugas National Park is a memorable day trip by ferry or seaplane.

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Florida Keys Overseas Highway: Miami to Key West

The route · 6 stops