Fort Lauderdale to the Florida Keys — and back.
The shortest mainland run into the Keys, and the one we make most often. Broward pickup to any Keys address on our own trucks — no broker, no handoff at Homestead.
Fort Lauderdale to the Keys, and Keys to Fort Lauderdale.
We run this lane in both directions on our own equipment. Same door-to-door standard either way.
Fort Lauderdale → Florida Keys
Pickup anywhere in Broward — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano, Weston, Coral Springs — with delivery to your Keys address.
- Condo and gated-community pickup coordinated with building management
- Port Everglades and FLL airport area pickups
- Dealer trades with COI provided
- Open or enclosed depending on the vehicle
Florida Keys → Fort Lauderdale
Pickup at your Keys front door with delivery anywhere in Broward. Same standard, reversed.
- Same-day pickup often available for Upper and Middle Keys
- Seasonal residents heading back north for summer
- Vehicles going to Port Everglades for onward shipping
- No requirement to meet the truck on the mainland
Every stop on the island chain.
Keys addresses are given by mile marker, counting down from Key Largo to Mile Marker 0 in Key West. Approximate driving distances from Fort Lauderdale:
| Destination | Mile Marker | From Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Key Largo | MM 106–91 | ~80 mi |
| Tavernier | MM 91 | ~90 mi |
| Islamorada | MM 90–73 | ~110 mi |
| Marathon | MM 53–47 | ~140 mi |
| Big Pine Key | MM 33 | ~160 mi |
| Summerland Key | MM 25 | ~170 mi |
| Stock Island | MM 5 | ~195 mi |
| Key West | MM 0 | ~200 mi |
📍 Distances are approximate driving miles to the centre of each area. Your exact address, the season, and bridge conditions all affect transit — we confirm a specific date when you book.
What makes the Keys leg different.
Everything south of Florida City runs on a single road. US-1 — the Overseas Highway — is 113 miles of mostly two-lane road across 42 bridges, and there is no alternate route once you’re past Key Largo. A transporter that misses a turn doesn’t reroute; it drives to the next bridge and comes back.
That’s the reason so many national carriers quote the Keys and then ask you to meet the truck in Homestead. It isn’t malice — a 75-foot rig genuinely struggles past a certain point, and the driver has no turnaround options. We run this corridor constantly, which is the entire reason the company exists.
From Broward the approach is the Turnpike south to Florida City, then the eighteen-mile stretch into Key Largo. Card Sound Road is the alternate when US-1 backs up — a toll bridge with a higher clearance that most out-of-state drivers don’t know about.
Why this run is the easy one.
Of every lane we operate, Broward to the Keys is the shortest and the most frequent. That has practical consequences for your schedule.
Same-day is realistic
Under 200 miles to Key West means pickup and delivery can land on the same day, not a multi-day window.
Tighter scheduling
We run this corridor often enough to fit a specific date rather than a 1–7 day range.
Lower cost per mile
Short lane, high frequency, no long-haul repositioning built into the price.
When to book this route.
The Keys run on a calendar most mainland carriers never learn. Here’s what actually affects your date.
Season
Snowbird traffic peaks and US-1 slows, especially weekends. Book earlier; transit can run long on Fridays and Sundays.
Hurricane season
Storm watches can close bridges and halt transport with little notice. We reschedule rather than run a load into a closure.
Lobster mini-season
Two days that fill every road and hotel in the Keys. Avoid scheduling delivery into it if you can.
Fort Lauderdale to the Keys, answered.
How long does Fort Lauderdale to Key West take?
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Free, no-obligation quote — usually back to you within the hour. Real rate, real date.