Well in theory it can be done in just over 3 hours. However, allowing for traffic around Miami etc, it takes 4 hours to do it sensibly and enjoy the ride.
Ft. Lauderdale is farther from Key West then Miami. Therefore it is easier to drive from Miami to Key West.
189 miles
Fort Lauderdale to Key West is 189.26 miles and would take 3 hours and 42 minutes to drive. [Source: Mapquest]
3 h 42 min (189.3 mi) via US-1 S
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Hotel prices in Florida vary a great deal according to what time of year you arrive. The drive from Fort Lauderdale to Key West is about four hours. If you get to Lauderdale in the morning/afternoon, drive to your condo. If you get to Lauderdale too late to drive, grab a room at one of the airport hotels and drive the next day. If location is more important than price, stop at Key Largo.
The Keys are 120 miles long. PBI to Key West is 229 miles.
about an hour depending on traffic...
About 4 hours (maps.google.com)
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 3 hours and 41 minutes.
The Keys are 120 miles long. Fort Lauderdale to Key West is 188 miles.