Whilst not one of the longest road trips in the USA, it’s definitely one of the most beautiful and dramatic and undisputedly the most scenic drive in Florida.
The shortest distance from Miami to Key West is 166 miles. The Overseas Highway (Florida City to Key West) section of the journey is about 90 miles long.
You may prefer to choose a central location along the keys and stay for a whole week, just making day trips, or if taking on this itinerary one stop at a time, you could allow at least 3 to 5 days.
Peaking around late August to October. It’s certainly not impossible to visit at this time, but do expect rain showers and humidity
Known for its unique wildlife, Everglades National Park is a must-see when you’re in the south of Florida.
Famously the country’s first undersea park, not only will you get amazing views of the coral reef and tropical fish but you can also see the Christ Of The Abyss statue.
Here you can enjoy up-close encounters with dolphins and view a real treasure chest from the 16th century at the History Of Diving Museum – a great stop for a slice of Florida Keys history.