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

Marathon – Flórida Destination Florida Keys

How to get there

Key West International Airport (EYW) Key West · 80 km

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

Follow US 1 between Islamorada and Key West; account for stops at the bridges in the total road time.

How many days

One or two days for short trails, bridge scenery and Bahia Honda.

When to go

For Marathon, November to April is usually the least humid period; in summer (June to September), plan for breaks because of 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?

Car is the practical option between Marathon, the bridges and Bahia Honda; the sites do not form a single walkable center.

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 Marathon

Morning
Bahia Honda State Park
Devote the start of the itinerary to Bahia Honda State Park. Prioritize the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Marathon.
Afternoon
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
After the break, head to Crane Point Museum and Nature Center. Check access and tour the site without turning the Marathon afternoon into a string of transfers.
Late afternoon
Return via the Bahia Honda State Park sector
Finish walks in the sector already visited in Marathon and return to lodging before planning another outing. Light and weather can change the length of this stage.
Evening
Evening at leisure in Marathon
Dine near your base in Marathon and keep the evening free to rest after the Bahia Honda State Park and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center outing.

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 Marathon and start the visit?

US 1 comes from Islamorada and continues to Key West.

How many days to allocate for Marathon?

One or two nights split the driving and the visits.

How to get around during your stay in Marathon?

Parks and bridges are located in different sections along the route.

Is it worth staying overnight in Marathon on the way to Key West?

Yes, to split the trip and visit the parks in the central part without retracing the same route twice.

Your trip to Marathon.