Where to stop

Best places to stop between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Key West

The Florida's Turnpike and the Overseas Highway (US-1) drive runs about 385 miles and 6.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 225 of 385

   1. Miami, FL

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 160 miles left to Key West.

   Hotels in MiamiWhere to stay in Miami

2. Mile 281 of 385

   2. Key Largo, FL

   The last big stop before Key West, 104 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Key LargoWhere to stay in Key Largo

Sights worth the detour

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

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost