From Miami/Ft. Lauderdale to Key West, Fl
As an alternative to flying directly to Key West is to fly to Miami or Ft Lauderdale and drive down. The distance from Miami Airport is only 154 miles, but plan to take at least 3 hours to enjoy what has been called the most scenic highway in America.
From the North in Florida to the Florida Keys
Take the Florida Turnpike south along the east coast down to just below Ft. Lauderdale to Exit 4 Homestead/Key West. This is the Turnpike Extension that meets US 1 in Florida City, which takes you to Key Largo, some 22 minutes south. From the west, come across 1-75 (Alligator Alley) to the Miami exit and south to the Turnpike Extension.
From Miami to Key West
From Miami International Airport, take LeJeune Road south to 836 West, going to Turnpike Extension, south to US 1 and to the Keys. Once you get to Key West, take the right hand lane onto Roosevelt Boulevard, following the edge of the island until you get to Garrison Bight. Turn right on Palm Avenue and continue over the harbor to Duval Street in the heart of Old Town. Turn right again and go to the end. Ocean Key is the last building on the left before the Gulf of Mexico.
Key West Airport – Key West, Florida
From Miami International Airport, take LeJeune Road south to 836 West, going to Turnpike Extension, south to US 1 and to the Keys. Once you get to Key West, take the right hand lane onto Roosevelt Boulevard, following the edge of the island until you get to Garrison Bight. Turn right on Palm Avenue and continue over the harbor to Duval Street in the heart of Old Town. Turn right again and go to the end. Ocean Key is the last building on the left before the Gulf of Mexico.