How far is Miami, FL from Big Coppitt Key, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Big Coppitt Key, FL is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.22 mi
03h 47m
Flight
122.59 mi
197.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.59 mi
Kilometers
197.29 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.22 mi
Kilometers
243.36 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Coppitt Key
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Big Coppitt Key
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Islamorada
FL

Municipality in Florida

From Miami
75.6 mi
01h 53m
To Big Coppitt Key
75.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Big Coppitt Key.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Big Coppitt Key.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1794 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Snapper Creek Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Don Shula Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Don Shula Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    16.7 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    97.9 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    79 m · 17 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Avenue F

    66 m · 10 sec · Avenue F

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue F

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Big Coppitt Key.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overseas Highway
97.9 mi · 65%
Dixie Highway
20.1 mi · 13%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
17.3 mi · 11%
South Dixie Highway
4.26 mi · 3%
Don Shula Expressway
4.06 mi · 3%
I 95 South
3.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Overseas Highway

Continue on Overseas Highway

97.9 mi · 02h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
122.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islamorada
01h 53m from Miami
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Big Coppitt Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Big Coppitt Key?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 75.6 miles from Miami and 75.6 miles from Big Coppitt Key.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Big Coppitt Key.

Stop Ideas Near Islamorada

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Islamorada and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Coffee break 2.4 mi away

City Hall Cafe & Wine bar

Tavernier , FL
88511 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
Rating 4.5/5 281 reviews Wine bar,Grill,Cafe,Delivery Restaurant,Restaurant,Wine club,Wine store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islamorada.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

109 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Big Coppitt Key. Straight-line distance: 122.59 mi (197.29 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Big Coppitt Key

Census designated place

Population2,458
Coordinates24.5965300, -81.6600900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Big Coppitt Key (-81.66009, 24.59653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.30
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.15 $44.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.54 $49.09
Premium $4.90 $26.14 $52.29
Diesel $4.35 $23.23 $46.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Big Coppitt Key. The current time is 05:13:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.