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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.67 mi
01h 30m
Flight
50.08 mi
80.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.08 mi
Kilometers
80.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.85 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key Largo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Key Largo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Leisure City
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Miami
31.4 mi
00h 45m
To Key Largo
31.3 mi
00h 45m

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
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

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.

  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

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    138 m · 28 sec · Overseas Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harbor Drive

    94 m · 14 sec · Harbor Drive

  15. 15

    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.

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
20.1 mi · 32%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
17.3 mi · 28%
Overseas Highway
9.43 mi · 15%
South Dixie Highway
4.26 mi · 7%
Don Shula Expressway
4.06 mi · 6%
I 95 South
3.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure City
00h 45m from Miami
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leisure City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Food stop 1.9 mi away

City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar

Homestead , FL
5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Rating 4.5/5 200 reviews Bistro,Bar,Hotel
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

Leisure City
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment
Florida City City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Florida City City Hall

Florida City , FL
404 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034
Rating 3.8/5 18 reviews City Hall,City government office
Homestead Building & Zoning
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

Homestead Building & Zoning

Homestead , FL
100 NE Civic Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure City.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

43 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

63 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

74 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

96 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Key Largo. Straight-line distance: 50.08 mi (80.6 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
Key Largo

#2 Key Largo

Census designated place in Florida, United States

Population10,433
Coordinates25.0865200, -80.4472800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Key Largo (-80.44728, 25.08652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $9.17
Round trip
$18.33
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Key Largo. The current time is 04:52:47.

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.