How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Key West?

[GasX]

According to mapquest, it's:

Total Estimated Time: 4 hours, 36 minutes
Total Distance: 187.84 miles

Is this accurate for travel during mid week?

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Depends on what time of the day and is most of it highway driving or...? Even at 60mph that's a little over 3 hours assuming highway the whole trip

 

[GasX]

I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

 

[dman]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
According to mapquest, it's:

Total Estimated Time: 4 hours, 36 minutes
Total Distance: 187.84 miles

Is this accurate for travel during mid week?

I'd say pretty close.

If you try going in on a friday or leaving on sunday night or monday morning it might be a bit longer...

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

Depends on the time of year and how many Winnebagos you get stuck behind. It's a pretty drive but sucks ass if you're stuck behind some geriatric moron the whole time.

 

[dman]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

I've only been a couple times. Wasn't too bad though. If there's an accident on the bridge or one of the other bottlenecks, a hurricane coming in, or something (fantasy fest) in town to attract crowds, it could be real bad.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

Depends on the time of year and how many Winnebagos you get stuck behind. It's a pretty drive but sucks ass if you're stuck behind some geriatric moron the whole time.

That IS florida driving, right?

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

Depends on the time of year and how many Winnebagos you get stuck behind. It's a pretty drive but sucks ass if you're stuck behind some geriatric moron the whole time.

That IS florida driving, right?

Florida driving exacerbated by the fact that the Keys highway is only two lanes so you're screwed if you get stuck behind 15 cars that are backed up behind one slow-mover.

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

Mid week at this time of year really shouldn't be too bad.
It is a beautiful drive, though, so if you can afford a little more time then it would be worth it, IMO.

 

[mikebb]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

Depends on the time of year and how many Winnebagos you get stuck behind. It's a pretty drive but sucks ass if you're stuck behind some geriatric moron the whole time.

That IS florida driving, right?

Florida driving exacerbated by the fact that the Keys highway is only two lanes so you're screwed if you get stuck behind 15 cars that are backed up behind one slow-mover.

Also keep in mind Route 1 to the Keys is the kind of highway that has signs along the side of the road, posting the number of accident deaths the road has claimed this year. We drove to Key Largo Memorial Day weekend, and there was literally a rear-end accident EVERY mile or two. Mostly accidents caused by people slowing down to rubberneck the previous accident: ie. some dude in a pickup slammed into the Mercedes behind me when traffic slowed for an accident ahead. That being said, it CAN be a nice drive. I would give myself the whole 4.5hrs though.

 

[mikebb]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have never driven through the keys and don't know if it is a traffic nightmare or worse...

Depends on the time of year and how many Winnebagos you get stuck behind. It's a pretty drive but sucks ass if you're stuck behind some geriatric moron the whole time.

That IS florida driving, right?

Florida driving exacerbated by the fact that the Keys highway is only two lanes so you're screwed if you get stuck behind 15 cars that are backed up behind one slow-mover.

ooops double-post