189 miles
The driving distance is about 190 miles.
It is an island but you can drive there because the military built roads to Key West. Highway US1 - Mile 0 is in Key West and that is why you see all the merchandise with Mile 0 on it.
411 miles
It's about a 5 hour drive, or less, from West Palm to Key West. Start off going south on the Florida Turnpike until it ends and then get on US1. Take US1 south until it ends and you will be in down town Key West. It's that easy!!!
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Ft. Lauderdale is farther from Key West then Miami. Therefore it is easier to drive from Miami to Key West.
Fort Lauderdale to Key West is 189.26 miles and would take 3 hours and 42 minutes to drive. [Source: Mapquest]
Key West to Ft Lauderdale is 189 miles and is a 3 hour and 45 minute drive. [Source: Mapquest]
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.
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The Keys are 120 miles long. Fort Lauderdale to Key West is 188 miles.
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3 h 42 min (189.3 mi) via US-1 S
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 3 hours and 40 minutes.
About 210 miles.
189 miles
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 3 hours and 40 minutes.