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Miami to Key West road trip

"Can an EV make it from Miami to Key West?"

total

320mi

days

3days

min range

230mi

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Verdict

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Florida built out Tesla Supercharger coverage in the Keys earlier than most rural US regions. Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West all have fast charging. Easy yes for any modern EV.

Minimum recommended real-world range: 230 miles

The Florida Keys are one of the better-charged remote regions in America. Tesla added Supercharger sites at Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West early. Most resort hotels have L2 charging. The only thing slowing you down is the Overseas Highway itself — 113 mi of two-lane road with frequent slow zones.

The route + charging

Stop	Mile	Role	Charging
Miami (start)	0	anchor	Dense Tesla SC + EA + EVgo across metro
Key Largo	55	stop	Tesla SC + EA + L2 at major resorts
Marathon Middle Keys anchor with most charging options	105	stop	Tesla SC + L2 at hotels
Key West	160	destination	Tesla SC + L2 at multiple hotels + Casa Marina has Destination Chargers
Return: Marathon	215	stop	Same
Return: Key Largo	265	stop	Same
Miami (return)	320	anchor	Same

Where to stay

Recommended overnight stops with L2 charging. Always verify the specific property's charger on PlugShare before booking — hotel chargers fail and listings don't always reflect reality.

Charging-friendly hotels in Key West, FL

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Casa Marina, The Reach, and several boutique hotels have L2 charging. Old Town Key West is walkable so you can park-and-charge for the duration.

Expedia's amenity filter is imperfect — also verify chargers on PlugShare before you book. Hotels lie about working chargers more than they should.

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Charging-friendly hotels in Marathon, FL

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Middle Keys overnight option with shorter day-driving on both legs. Tranquility Bay and Hawks Cay have L2.

Expedia's amenity filter is imperfect — also verify chargers on PlugShare before you book. Hotels lie about working chargers more than they should.

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Charging-friendly hotels in Key Largo, FL

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First-night option if leaving Miami late. Baker's Cay Resort and Playa Largo have L2.

Expedia's amenity filter is imperfect — also verify chargers on PlugShare before you book. Hotels lie about working chargers more than they should.

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Best vehicles for this trip

Tesla Model Y Long Range
Supercharger anchors at every major Keys stop + nav handles routing
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Same Supercharger access + lower price point
Mustang Mach-E
Solid EA charging access + Florida dealer network

Things to actually do

· Snorkeling at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (Key Largo)
· Bahia Honda State Park (Lower Keys) for the best beaches
· Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum (Key West)
· Mallory Square sunset celebration (Key West)
· Seven Mile Bridge — iconic Overseas Highway crossing near Marathon

Seasonal reality

BEST: November through April. AVOID: hurricane season peaks August-October. Summer 90°F+ humidity is real and slows charging slightly. Spring break (March) means heavy traffic on Overseas Highway.

Last verified: 2026-06-01 · We re-check charging infrastructure on featured trips quarterly. If you've taken this trip recently and the charging picture has changed, let us know.

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