Drive time
Fort Lauderdale to Key West
Quick answer
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Key West, FL is approximately 2 hr 29 min covering about 149 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
149 mi
Drive time
2 hr 29 min
Midpoint
25.34°, -80.96°
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Midpoint
25.3387°, -80.9587°
Fort Lauderdale and Key West are about 149 miles apart — each person drives roughly 75 miles.
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