How far is Miami, FL from Key Largo, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Key Largo, FL is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Key Largo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Key Largo.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
1794 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Snapper Creek Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Don Shula Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.7 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
9.3 mi · 16 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
138 m · 28 sec · Overseas Highway
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Turn right onto Harbor Drive
94 m · 14 sec · Harbor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Key Largo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dixie Highway
Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Key Largo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Key Largo?
The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leisure City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Miami and 31.3 miles from Key Largo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Key Largo.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Florida City City Hall
Homestead Building & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure City.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Key Largo. Straight-line distance: 50.08 mi (80.6 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Key Largo
Census designated place in Florida, United States
| Population | 10,433 |
| Coordinates | 25.0865200, -80.4472800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Key Largo (-80.44728, 25.08652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
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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