This famous island chain, which run south west from Miami, begins in Key Largo, leads to Islamorada and Marathon before finally reaching Key West, the USA's southernmost point. The drive from Miami to Key West along US Route 1 spans some 120 miles across a series of bridges and causeways and is one of America's most iconic road trips.
Being the only land route through the Florida Keys you can expect a fair amount of traffic, but to compensate, look to your right or left and you're rewarded with views of the rooty blanket of mangroves and sparkling emerald waters.
The island chain's first and longest island is Key...
The Florida Keys enjoy a subtropical climate with warm weather throughout the year. Winter months are particularly busy thanks to hot sunny days, low humidity and scarce rainfall. By late May thunderstorms can be expected, however, rarely last all day. The humidity can be higher during the summer months but the is usually more bearable here than on the mainland.
If you are eligible to enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme, you will need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ESTA) prior to travel. Please ask for details
The flying time from the UK to Miami is around 10 hours. Key Largo is then about an hour’s drive from Miami, Duck Key is 2 hours 15 minutes drive and Key West is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes drive.
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