https://roadtripcompass.com/categories/coastal-drives/Recent content in Coastal Drives on Roadtrip CompassHugoen-USSun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://roadtripcompass.com/florida-keys-road-trip/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://roadtripcompass.com/florida-keys-road-trip/<aside class="glance" aria-label="Trip at a glance"> <p class="glance-title">At a glance</p> <dl class="glance-grid"> <div><dt>Distance</dt><dd>~160 miles, Miami to Key West</dd></div> <div><dt>Driving time</dt><dd>3–4 hours without stops</dd></div> <div><dt>Time needed</dt><dd>3 days, &#43;1 for Dry Tortugas</dd></div> <div><dt>Best season</dt><dd>December to April</dd></div> <div><dt>Fixed costs</dt><dd>~$25 parks, $40–60 fuel</dd></div> <div><dt>Start / end</dt><dd>Miami → Key West</dd></div> </dl> <div class="glance-must"><p class="glance-sub">Don't miss</p><ul> <li>Snorkel the reef at John Pennekamp in Key Largo</li> <li>Walk the Old Seven Mile Bridge to Pigeon Key</li> <li>Swim at Bahia Honda, then watch the sunset at Mallory Square</li> </ul> </div> </aside>