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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
211.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 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 Orlando 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tequesta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Key Largo. Straight-line distance: 245.32 mi (394.8 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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