Halfway point between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Key West

On the Florida's Turnpike and the Overseas Highway (US-1) drive, the natural place to split the trip is Miami, FL. It is about 225 miles from Orlando Airport (MCO), FL and 160 miles from Key West, FL.

Whole drive: About 385 miles, 6.5 h
To Miami: About 4 h from Orlando Airport (MCO)
Highway: Florida's Turnpike and the Overseas Highway (US-1)

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Why Miami

It sits right on Florida's Turnpike and the Overseas Highway (US-1) near the middle of the drive, so neither day is much longer than the other, and it has plenty of hotels by the exits. Meeting someone coming the other way? It also works as a fair meetup spot.

Along the way

Seven Mile Bridge
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Sunset at Mallory Square

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