The Ultimate Florida Road Trip in an Exotic Car

There are few drives in America more iconic than the journey from South Beach, Miami to Key West. The Overseas Highway (US-1) stretches 160 miles across 42 bridges, connecting a chain of tropical islands with crystalline water on both sides. Now imagine making that drive in a Lamborghini, Ferrari, or Rolls-Royce. This is the definitive guide to the most spectacular road trip in a supercar.

Choosing the Right Car for the Drive

Not every exotic car is ideal for a 4+ hour road trip to Key West and back. Here’s what we recommend from our Miami fleet:

Best for Performance: The Porsche 911 Turbo S ($695/day) is the ideal road trip supercar. Its all-wheel drive handles any weather, the ride quality is surprisingly comfortable for long distances, and the trunk fits two carry-on bags. Plus, the flat-six soundtrack is intoxicating through the Keys.

Best for Luxury: The Rolls-Royce Dawn ($995/day) turns the drive into a first-class experience. Drop the top, let the V12 waft you along at a leisurely pace, and arrive in Key West feeling refreshed rather than fatigued. The Dawn’s cabin isolates you from road noise even with the top down.

Best for Groups: The Mercedes-AMG G63 ($695/day) gives you supercar-level presence with room for four passengers and luggage. The twin-turbo V8 makes highway passing effortless, and the G-Wagon’s high seating position provides the best views of the ocean during the crossing.

Best for Photos: The Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder ($1,295/day) will generate more photos and attention than any other car on the Overseas Highway. The V10 screaming across the Seven Mile Bridge is a core memory in the making.

The Route: South Beach to Key West

Mile 0-15: South Beach to Homestead

Depart from South Beach early, ideally by 8 AM to beat traffic and have a full day. Take I-95 South to the Florida Turnpike, then exit onto US-1 South in Homestead. This first stretch is highway driving, perfect for settling into your exotic car’s grand touring mode.

Pro tip: Fill up in Homestead or Florida City. Gas stations become sparse and expensive once you hit the Keys.

Mile 15-65: Key Largo to Islamorada

You’ve now entered the Florida Keys. The road narrows to two lanes in many stretches, so patience is key (no pun intended). Key Largo is known for its diving and snorkeling, consider a stop at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park if you have time.

Islamorada, the “Sport Fishing Capital of the World,” is the perfect breakfast stop. Park your supercar at a waterfront restaurant and watch the boats come in while you fuel up for the rest of the drive.

Mile 65-113: Marathon and the Seven Mile Bridge

This is the highlight of the entire drive. The Seven Mile Bridge is an engineering marvel that stretches across open ocean between Marathon and Little Duck Key. With nothing but turquoise water on both sides and a perfectly straight road ahead, this is the moment you’ll be grateful you rented an exotic car.

Drive the speed limit (45 mph on the bridge) and soak it in. If you’re in a convertible, the top should absolutely be down for this stretch.

Mile 113-160: Lower Keys to Key West

The final stretch takes you through Big Pine Key (watch for endangered Key Deer crossing the road), Sugarloaf Key, and finally into Key West. The drive becomes increasingly tropical, with mangroves, palm trees, and that unmistakable Keys vibe.

What to Do in Key West

Once you arrive in Key West, here’s how to make the most of your day:

  • Duval Street: Park the car and walk the famous main drag with its bars, restaurants, and shops
  • Mallory Square Sunset Celebration: Time your visit to catch the nightly sunset festival with street performers and artisan vendors
  • Mile Marker 0: The official southern endpoint of US-1, and the perfect photo spot with your exotic rental
  • Ernest Hemingway Home: A piece of literary history, plus dozens of six-toed cats

Important Tips for the Drive

  • Speed limits matter: The Keys are heavily policed. Stick to posted limits, especially through residential areas and the bridges.
  • Allow enough time: The drive takes 3.5-4.5 hours each way without stops. Don’t plan to drive both ways in a single day unless you leave very early.
  • Consider an overnight: The Casa Marina Key West or The Marker Waterfront Inn are excellent choices if you want to make it a two-day adventure.
  • Watch your clearance: If you’re in a low-slung supercar like the Huracan or 720S, take speed bumps slowly in Key West’s residential areas.

Book Your Keys Road Trip Car

Ready to make the most iconic road trip in Florida? Browse our full exotic car fleet and picture yourself crossing the Seven Mile Bridge in a supercar. Contact us for multi-day rental discounts perfect for the Keys adventure.