Miami, Everglades & Florida Keys Tour
Drive south from Miami through the Everglades, take the Overseas Highway to Key West, and return the same way.
Starting and ending in Miami, this route first explores city neighborhoods and the Everglades wetlands, then drives the Overseas Highway (US-1) in three stages to enjoy snorkeling, feeding tarpon, and crossing the Seven Mile Bridge. Take it slow on the way down, and drive back in a single day. This itinerary skips the common stopover in Marathon, making it perfect for first-time visitors to Florida who want that classic island road trip feel.
June–November is hurricane season; summers are hot, humid, and prone to thunderstorms.
Day by day
Day 1 · South Beach & Little Havana
Miami（Wynwood Walls、Little Havana、South Beach / Art Deco Historic District）
Pick up your rental car and drive about 25 minutes to South Beach. Drive or take a taxi between city attractions.
Parking in South Beach is difficult and expensive; you can postpone picking up your rental car until the second morning.
Stay: South Beach
Day 2 · Everglades Wetlands to Key Largo
Miami（Everglades National Park） → Key Largo & Islamorada
Drive along US-41 to Shark Valley (approx. 1 hour), then head south to Key Largo (approx. 2 hours).
It is highly recommended to book the Shark Valley tram tour in advance during peak season.
Stay: Key Largo
Day 3 · Coral Reef Snorkeling & Islamorada
Key Largo & Islamorada（John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park、Robbie's of Islamorada）
Drive from Key Largo to Islamorada (approx. 30 minutes). Boat trips depart from the park marina.
Boat trips are subject to wind and waves; scheduling snorkeling in the morning is a safer bet.
Stay: Islamorada
Day 4 · Overseas Highway to Key West
Key West（The Turtle Hospital、Seven Mile Bridge、Bahia Honda State Park、Mallory Square Sunset Celebration）
Drive from Islamorada to Key West (approx. 2.5 hours, or 6 hours including stops).
The Turtle Hospital only accepts guided tours; reservations are required.
Stay: Old Town · Duval Street
Day 5 · Key West Old Town
Key West（Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum、Southernmost Point Buoy、Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park、Duval Street）
Explore the Old Town on foot or by bicycle; attractions are all within 2 kilometers of each other.
Alternatively, you can visit Dry Tortugas National Park, but ferry tickets must be booked months in advance.
Stay: Old Town · Duval Street
Day 6 · Return to Miami via US-1
Drive from Key West to Miami International Airport (approx. 160 miles, about 4 hours non-stop).
There is only one main road through the Keys; leave plenty of buffer time for traffic before your flight.