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Old 03-07-2023, 09:52 PM
Michael G. Michael G. is offline
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A couple years ago we took that trip on our own.
We thought it would be nice to rent a convertible from Miami.
Drove as far as Key Largo for a overnight stay then down into Key West.

Some things to keep in mind if anyone does the trip on your own.
Make motel reservations ahead.
Don't do the trip on a weekend, traffic going South is crazy with party animals.
There's speed traps so watch your speed.

My own Summary:
Somehow the advertised arial views of the drive looks greater than the actually drive, all that open water.
Unless there's a bridge, a lot of water view is block by doons and mounds.
Key West is expensive, so bring the plastic.

Once was enough for me.