Trip to Key West, the United States: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Key West – Flórida Destination Florida Keys

How to get there

Key West International Airport (EYW) Key West · 6 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before purchasing. EYW receives domestic flights. From Miami, US 1 crosses the archipelago to Key West, with stops and stretches of slow traffic.

How many days

Three days for the town center, the coastline and Dry Tortugas if the excursion runs.

When to go

For Key West, November through April is usually the least humid period; in summer, June through September, plan breaks for heat and rain. Hurricanes can affect the region between June and November.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

In Old Town, walking is usually more practical; use a car to arrive and leave it parked during central walks.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Key West

Morning
The Hemingway Home and Museum
Devote the start of the itinerary to The Hemingway Home and Museum. Prioritize the main part of the visit and your arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Key West.
Afternoon
Mallory Square
After the break, head to Mallory Square. Check access and explore the area without turning the Key West afternoon into a series of trips.
Late afternoon
Return via the The Hemingway Home and Museum area
Finish walks in the area of Key West you have already visited and return to lodging before planning another trip. Light and weather can change the duration of this stage.
Evening
Evening free in Key West
Dine near your base in Key West and keep the evening free to rest after touring The Hemingway Home and Museum and Mallory Square.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to Key West and start the visit?

EYW receives flights; US 1 is the access route through the chain of islands.

How many days to set aside for Key West?

Three days cover the town and the trip to Dry Tortugas.

How to get around during a stay in Key West?

Leave the car parked during Old Town circuits.

Is Key West a good day trip from Miami?

The long road leaves little time on the island. Overnighting allows you to explore the center and arrange excursions without packing everything into a single day.

Your trip to Key West.