What is the best way to get to Key Largo and how hard is it to get around?
A. Some folks choose to drive for the flexibility and convenience of controlling your own schedule. Other folks prefer to fly into one of two major airports to our north. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale is our closest major metro area on the mainland and is approximately 60-90 miles north of Key Largo. You have several air carriers to choose from when flying into MIA or FLL, however renting a car should also be factored in. Miami International Airport a.k.a. “MIA” is closest to us and approximately 20 miles north of MIA is Ft. Lauderdale International Airport aka “FLL”. Whether you fly or drive, you will need to head south to the end of the mainland, before entering on to our chain of islands called the Florida Keys. The Florida Turnpike is the recommended way to go which ends in a small town called Florida City. This is the last town on the mainland before entering the Keys! Once you have driven through Florida City, you will continue driving south on US Highway 1, a.k.a Overseas Highway. You wi
