How far is Orlando, FL from Key Largo, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Key Largo, FL is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.64 mi
05h 41m
Flight
245.32 mi
394.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Orlando.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.32 mi
Kilometers
394.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.64 mi
Kilometers
475.78 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key Largo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Key Largo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
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
Tequesta
FL

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

From Orlando
148.1 mi
02h 50m
To Key Largo
147.5 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Key Largo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West South Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    211.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Overseas Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    138 m · 28 sec · Overseas Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harbor Drive

    94 m · 14 sec · Harbor Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
212 mi · 72%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 16%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 7%
Overseas Highway
9.43 mi · 3%
I 4 West
5.9 mi · 2%
Miami
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 50m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tequesta
02h 50m from Orlando
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Key Largo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Key Largo?

The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Orlando and 147.5 miles from Key Largo.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.26 one way or $86.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Key Largo.

Stop Ideas Near Tequesta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tequesta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

57 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

76 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Key Largo. Straight-line distance: 245.32 mi (394.8 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Key Largo

#2 Key Largo

Census designated place in Florida, United States

Population10,433
Coordinates25.0865200, -80.4472800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Key Largo (-80.44728, 25.08652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.49 L · about $43.26
Round trip
$86.53
20.86 gal · 78.98 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.26 $86.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.94 $95.87
Premium $4.90 $51.07 $102.13
Diesel $4.35 $45.37 $90.74

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 Orlando and Key Largo. The current time is 23:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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