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What
to pack?
A few suggestions for making your visit enjoyable.
Local
Marinas Bringing your
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Nearby
State Parks
The Florida Keys are home to some of America's exceptional
state parks.
Key West
Beach
Our favorite Florida Keys beaches.
RV Parks
Information for those who drive their recreational
vehicles to Key West.
Camping
Campsites and campground info.
Gay
Travel
Key West's motto is "One Human Family",
and our diverse community offers a world of options for gay travelers.
History
of Key West
Early historical accounts of the island.
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Where is Key West Located?
Exact location of Key West, Florida
Key West is located at the end of the Florida Keys - a chain of small, coral islands which extend from the southern tip of the State of Florida.
The historic, tropical island of Key West lies at latitude 24 degrees, 34 minutes - making it the southernmost point of the continental United States.
It is easily reached from mainland Florida by:
- Road: US1 Highway, also known as the Overseas Highway, connects Key West to the mainland via a succession of 40 bridges. The 160 mile drive from Miami is one of the most unique driving routes and well worth the experience of seeing the clear turquoise waters while driving out to sea.
- Airport: Key West International Airport is located on the island of Key West and has daily direct flights to and from many south Florida airports, including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, and Orlando. From those airports, connections can be made around the world.
- Ship: Traditionally, Key West was accessible only by sea. Even today, Key West is still a busy little port, receiving many pleasure cruisers, fishing boats, and cruise ships. Daily ferry service is also available between Key West and Ft. Myers.
Where is Key West on a map?
Below are a three maps to help you understand exactly where Key West, Florida is located.
Map of the United States showing Key West, Florida:
Map of the State of Florida with Key West highlighted.
Map of the Florida Keys with Key West highlighted.
Interesting facts about where Key West is located
- Key West is actually closer to Cuba than Miami! The drive to the mainland is over 120 miles! And the drive to Miami is 160 miles. Meanwhile, Havana Cuba is only 90 miles away from Key West.
- Do You like tropical plants? Key West is the only place in the continental United States that is in Hardiness Zone 11, which means the average daily temperature never goes below 40 and orchids and other Caribbean plants thrive here.
- Key West's unique location between two bodies of water, the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Stream of the Atlantic Ocean, causes an incredible diversity of marine life. Key West is actually considered on of the most biologically diverse parts of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Driving to Key West involves crossing one of the world's longest bridges - the Seven Mile Bridge. Without a doubt, this is one of the most unique drives in the nation.
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