Road trip · South Florida
Everglades & Florida Keys Loop
The loop
Everglades National Park, Islamorada and the Keys down to Key West.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Everglades National Park
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
Seasonal Access and Wilderness Permits
~26 mi straight-line from Everglades National Park
2Islamorada
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
~61 mi straight-line from Islamorada
3Florida Keys
Suggested: 4 days (full guide: 4–6 days)
Overseas Highway Access and Reef Protection
~17 mi straight-line from Florida Keys
4Key West
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Historic Old Town and Marine Reserve Reservations
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Everglades & Florida Keys Loop?
Plan about 12 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Everglades National Park, then Islamorada, then Florida Keys, then Key West. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Everglades National Park, Florida Keys, Key West. Each stop's guide links to the official source.