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Florida Keys: Miami to Key West: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for February: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
265 km
distance
8.8 h
driving
15
curated stops

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Day 1 Miami public culture day

1 curated stops
Transit
none
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
20.6°C–23.7°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
11.1h
09:00
Miami public culture circuit miami.gov map ↗
Use confirmed-open public waterfront, civic parks and cultural districts; ticketed venues and tours remain optional.
300 min · Miami public culture day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
14:00
Versailles Restaurant and Bakery versaillesbakery.com read more map ↗
Savor rich Cuban desserts in a vibrant community hub.
60 min · Miami public culture day
open: Mon-Fri 8AM-10PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-1AM
Overnight here
e.g. New Yorker Boutique Hotel · Mayfair Hotel & Spa
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Key Largo public park day

3 curated stops
Transit
2h24
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
21.2°C–23.8°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.1h
11:15
Key Largo public park circuit floridastateparks.org map ↗
Use confirmed-open shore, mangrove and visitor facilities. Reef boats, snorkelling, diving and paddling remain optional provider activities.
240 min · Key Largo public park day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
15:25
Island Ventures islandventure.com map ↗
Book a private charter for personalized SCUBA or snorkeling.
90 min · Key Largo public park day · $599
open: 7:30AM to 5PM
17:05
African Queen africanqueenflkeys.com map ↗
Board a famous steamboat for scenic canal or dinner cruises.
50 min · Key Largo public park day · $49-89 for cruises
open: 9AM to 8PM
Overnight here
e.g. Jules’ Undersea Lodge · Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Day 3 Islamorada public coast and heritage day

4 curated stops
Transit
2h18
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
21.2°C–23.8°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.1h
09:50
Islamorada public coast and heritage circuit floridastateparks.org map ↗
Use confirmed-open public shore and bounded heritage access; offshore islands, boats, fishing and providers remain optional.
240 min · Islamorada public coast and heritage day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
14:00
The Florida Keys Memorial search map ↗
Honor the victims of the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane here.
50 min · Islamorada public coast and heritage day · Free
15:15
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park floridastateparks.org read more map ↗
Explore unique botanicals on an island reachable by boat.
50 min · Islamorada public coast and heritage day
open: 8AM to sundown
check access before you go details
17:05
Long Key State Park floridastateparks.org read more map ↗
Discover pristine beaches, calm waters, and vibrant marine life in this peaceful island retreat.
50 min · Islamorada public coast and heritage day
open: 8AM to sundown
Overnight here
e.g. Cheeca Lodge · The Chesapeake Resort
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Day 4 Marathon and Bahia Honda public day

3 curated stops
Transit
1h56
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
22.0°C–23.6°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.1h
10:40
Middle Keys and Bahia Honda public circuit floridastateparks.org map ↗
Use confirmed-open public shore and Bahia Honda day-use access, arriving early when capacity is likely; boat and equipment concessions remain optional.
240 min · Marathon and Bahia Honda public day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
14:50
The Turtle Hospital turtlehospital.org read more map ↗
Discover the care given to injured sea turtles.
50 min · Marathon and Bahia Honda public day
open: 10AM, 1PM, and 4PM
15:55
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center cranepoint.net map ↗
Explore native wildlife and a simulated coral reef cave.
50 min · Marathon and Bahia Honda public day · $12.50
open: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM
16:45
Hideaway Cafe search
Savor fresh seafood with an ocean view.
60 min · Marathon and Bahia Honda public day
Overnight here
e.g. Gulf View Waterfront Resort
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Day 5 Key West public heritage day

1 curated stops
Transit
2h12
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
21.6°C–23.2°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.2h
11:15
Key West public heritage circuit floridastateparks.org map ↗
Use the walkable public historic core, waterfront and confirmed-open public park access; ticketed houses, cruises and performances remain optional.
300 min · Key West public heritage day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
16:15
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville margaritavillekeywest.com map ↗
Enjoy classic cheeseburgers in a tropical paradise.
60 min · Key West public heritage day
open: Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-11PM

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