Origin
Key Largo, FL
Late night in Key Largo on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Key Largo, FL to Miami, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Key Largo, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.9-mile drive from Key Largo to Miami, Florida, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Overseas Highway and Dixie Highway, with the final stretch on Miami roads. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, so don't expect high-speed cruising. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best enjoyed without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.4 miles from Key Largo, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| Overseas Highway | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| South Dixie Highway | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Snapper Creek Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 19.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key Largo, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Harbor Drive
308 ft
·
15 sec
·
Harbor Drive
2
Turn right onto US 1
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Overseas Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 1
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 878 Toll
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snapper Creek Expressway
Toward SR 878 East Toll
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 1
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95; US 1
Toward I 95 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 1; SR 970
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; SR 970
Exit 2A
Toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
15
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
310 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only 65.9 miles and takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes, flexibility is your best friend. You can depart Key Largo at your leisure, as there's no need to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $11 for the trip, and plan a stop if needed in one of the smaller communities along the way, though no specific stops are recommended. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to familiarize yourself with your GPS or map application beforehand to anticipate the frequent changes in direction as you enter Miami.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.4 miles from Key Largo, FL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Key Largo, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Key Largo, FL
This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Key Largo, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dixie Highway for about 19.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Key Largo, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 28.7 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
7
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway toward SR 878 East Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 878 East Toll
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
I 95; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1 toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North
8
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
US 1; SR 970
Take the exit onto US 1; SR 970 toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.00 one way
$19.99 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Homestead Extension
(16.9 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miami, FL
Late night in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this journey, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating more frequent turns and local traffic patterns rather than long stretches of high-speed highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the overall profile suggests a continuous engagement with local road conditions. As you approach Miami, the character will naturally shift to more urban driving. This drive requires your constant attention due to its local road nature.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Dixie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Key Largo, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Orlando
28.7 mi in
|
~42m
Florida's Turnpike North
28.7 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Arriving in Miami, FL
Full guide →“The Magic City” · Founded 1825
Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
Top landmarks
- • Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
- • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Dixie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.01 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miami, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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