How far is Key West, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Key West, FL to Miami, FL is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Municipality in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Key West and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key West and Miami.
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Start on George Street
112 m · 21 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Flagler Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Flagler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
1367 ft · 41 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Overseas Highway
36.1 mi · 57 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge
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Continue on Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Don Shula Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Snapper Creek Expressway
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Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway
6.9 mi · 13 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
643 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue
1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
95 m · 9 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Key West and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Seven Mile Bridge
Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Key West and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Key West to Miami?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Islamorada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Key West and 83.1 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Key West and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Islamorada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Layton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islamorada.
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Key West and Miami. Straight-line distance: 130.21 mi (209.55 km).
#1 Key West
County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
| Population | 23,767 |
| Coordinates | 24.5552400, -81.7816300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.47 | $52.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.06 | $50.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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