How far is North Key Largo, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from North Key Largo, FL to Miami, FL is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
56.45 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.95 mi
57.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.95 mi
Kilometers
57.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.45 mi
Kilometers
90.84 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in North Key Largo
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Key Largo
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Miami
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Key Largo
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
Naranja
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From North Key Largo
26.8 mi
00h 33m
To Miami
29.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Key Largo Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
This Afternoon
Using Key Largo as the closest live forecast in the Monroe County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Key Largo and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Key Largo and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Card Sound Road

    16.5 mi · 23 min · Card Sound Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 North: Miami

    578 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Don Shula Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Snapper Creek Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway

    6.9 mi · 13 min · South Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard

    2125 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    643 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street

    549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    95 m · 9 sec · North Miami Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Key Largo and Miami.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.9 mi · 30%
Card Sound Road
16.5 mi · 29%
South Dixie Highway
6.91 mi · 12%
Don Shula Expressway
4.42 mi · 8%
Snapper Creek Expressway
2.74 mi · 5%
I 95 North
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Card Sound Road

Turn left onto Card Sound Road

16.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Naranja
00h 33m from North Key Largo
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Key Largo and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Key Largo to Miami?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Naranja is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from North Key Largo and 29.7 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Key Largo and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Naranja

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 Naranja and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Food stop 6.3 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

Naranja
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment
Florida City City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 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 6.2 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 Naranja.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

40 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

60 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

71 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

94 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Key Largo and Miami. Straight-line distance: 35.95 mi (57.85 km).

North Key Largo

#1 North Key Largo

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates25.2673400, -80.3233900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 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
Start: CR 905 (-80.310283, 25.26263)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.90 $9.74 $19.49
Diesel $4.35 $8.66 $17.31

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Key Largo and Miami. The current time is 20:29:49.

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.