Key West and the Florida Keys

Fly-and-drive RV road trip · round trip from MCO

Orlando to Key West RV Road Trip

A longer Florida trip: down Florida's Turnpike from Orlando to the Keys and on to Key West.

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Orlando to Key West by RV is about 386 miles and about 8 hours of driving via Davie, Islamorada, Village of Islands (with a stop at Key Largo on the way). This round trip covers 773 miles in 7 nights (8 days): Key Largo (2 nights), then Lower Keys and Key West (2 nights), then back to Orlando. Best months: Dec–Apr. Off season now · best Dec–Apr.

At a glance

Trip length
7 nights · 8 days
Route
Orlando → Key Largo → Lower Keys → Orlando · 773 mi · about 16½ hours driving
Longest driving day
About 4 hours
Arrive and depart
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
RV pickup and return
Orlando area (rental listings around Orlando)
Overnights
Fort Pierce, FL → Key Largo → Lower Keys and Key West → Pompano Beach, FL → Orlando (near the airport and RV return)
Best months
Dec–Apr

Customize a suggested itinerary. RV rentals, campgrounds, and activities are booked separately with providers. Airports are planning reference points; flights are arranged separately.

Route map and itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Fort Pierce, FL · about 2 hours
  2. Day 2 Key Largo · about 3½ hours
  3. Day 3 Key Largo (night 2)
  4. Day 4 Lower Keys and Key West · about 2½ hours
  5. Day 5 Lower Keys (night 2)
  6. Day 6 Pompano Beach, FL · about 4 hours
  7. Day 7 Orlando (near the airport and RV return) · about 4 hours
  8. Day 8 Fly home from MCO

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in Orlando and pick up your RV

    Experience

    Land at MCO, get to your rental location (some owners offer airport pickup or delivery; otherwise allow for a taxi or rideshare), do the walkthrough and orientation, and stock up on groceries, water and propane before you leave town.

    Getting there

    After pickup: about 2 hours · 103 mi to Fort Pierce, FL. Keep the first afternoon short; you're learning the vehicle.

    Your stay: 1 night

    Along the routeAshby Acres FarmFort Pierce, FL · about 5 min to Fort Pierce, FL (estimate)Why stay here: A practical overnight on the way; lists RV sites up to 45 ft.
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    • Along the routeRoad Runner Travel ResortFort Pierce, FL · about 10 min to Fort Pierce, FL (estimate)Lists sites up to 45 ft; confirm your site fits
    • Along the routeFort Pierce West KOA HolidayFort Pierce, FL · about 5 min to Fort Pierce, FL (estimate)Site length not listed: ask the campground

  2. Day 2 Drive to Key Largo

    Experience

    Two nights in Key Largo break up the long drive from Orlando and leave a day for the reef at John Pennekamp.

    Getting there

    about 3½ hours · 183 mi

    Your stay: 2 nights (check out Day 4)

    Close to Key LargoKey Largo KampgroundKey Largo, FL · about 5 min to Key Largo (estimate) · 4.3★ (111)Why stay here: About 5 minutes to Key Largo (estimate); lists RV sites up to 40 ft; full hookups listed; 4.3★ from 111 reviews.
    Change or extend: Add a night here in the planner
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    • Close to Key LargoSun Outdoors Key LargoKey Largo, FL · about 10 min to Key Largo (estimate) · 4.4★ (33)Lists sites up to 35 ft; confirm your site fits
    • Close to Key LargoKings Kamp RV Park and MarinaKey Largo, FL · about 5 min to Key Largo (estimate)Lists sites up to 40 ft; confirm your site fits
    • Close to Key LargoJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkKey Largo, FL · about 5 min to Key Largo (estimate)Site length not listed: ask the campground

    Getting around Key Largo

    From Key Largo Kampground: about 5 minutes to Key Largo by road (estimate).

    Driving the RV
    • Trailhead and town lots are often small; check RV parking before you go.
    Shuttles

    We don't have verified shuttle information for Key Largo; check the park or town's official site.

    Activities with pickup

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    Other local transport
    • Rideshare, taxis and bike rentals vary by area and season; arranged and paid separately.

  3. Day 3 Key Largo: explore

    Experience

    Two nights in Key Largo break up the long drive from Orlando and leave a day for the reef at John Pennekamp.

    Travel today

    No campground change today; local travel is additional.

    Your stay

    Stay a second night at Key Largo Kampground · same site, no packing up

  4. Day 4 Drive to Lower Keys and Key West

    Experience

    Two nights in the Lower Keys for Key West and Bahia Honda's beaches.

    Getting there

    about 2½ hours · 101 mi

    Your stay: 2 nights (check out Day 6)

    Close to Lower KeysLeo's CampgroundKey West, FL · about 5 min to Lower Keys (estimate)Why stay here: About 5 minutes to Lower Keys, the closest of these suggestions (estimate); lists RV sites up to 42 ft; full hookups listed.
    Change or extend: Add a night here in the planner
    Compare 2 other campgrounds

    Getting around Lower Keys

    From Leo's Campground: about 5 minutes to Lower Keys by road (estimate).

    Driving the RV
    • Trailhead and town lots are often small; check RV parking before you go.
    Shuttles

    We don't have verified shuttle information for Lower Keys; check the park or town's official site.

    Activities with pickup

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    Other local transport
    • Rideshare, taxis and bike rentals vary by area and season; arranged and paid separately.

  5. Day 5 Lower Keys and Key West: explore

    Experience

    Two nights in the Lower Keys for Key West and Bahia Honda's beaches.

    Travel today

    No campground change today; local travel is additional.

    Your stay

    Stay a second night at Leo's Campground · same site, no packing up

  6. Day 6 Start the drive back: Pompano Beach, FL

    Experience

    Break the return drive into an easy day.

    Getting there

    about 4 hours · 193 mi

    Your stay: 1 night

    Along the routeDavie / Ft. Lauderdale KOA HolidayDavie, FL · about 30 min to Pompano Beach, FL (estimate)Why stay here: A practical overnight on the way; site length not listed (ask the campground).
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    • Along the routeHollywood KOAHollywood, FL · about 30 min to Pompano Beach, FL (estimate)Site length not listed: ask the campground

  7. Day 7 Drive back toward Orlando

    Experience

    Spend the last night close to the rental return so departure morning is easy: dump tanks, refuel and clean up as your rental agreement requires.

    Getting there

    about 4 hours · 193 mi

    Your stay: 1 night

    Near the airportMill CreekKissimmee, FL · about 15 min from the RV return area · 5.0★ (6)Why stay here: About 15 minutes from the RV return area; lists RV sites up to 60 ft; full hookups listed; 5.0★ from 6 reviews.
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  8. Day 8 Return the RV and fly home from MCO

    Experience

    Return the RV at the agreed time (check-in times vary by owner), then get to the airport. Leave a buffer: returns, inspections and the transfer can take a couple of hours.

    Getting there

    Short drive to the rental return, then transfer to the airport.

Campgrounds are suggestions from our park data, ranked by estimated drive time to the destination first, then listed site length, then reviews; "Inside the park" uses the National Park Service's list. Drive times are estimates. Seasonal openings and live availability aren't in our static park data; the planner checks them for your dates. Open dates and prices are checked live in the planner.

RV pickup and return

Pick up and return the RV in the Orlando area. Day 1 allows time to get from MCO to the rental (owners' locations vary; a few offer airport pickup or delivery), the walkthrough, and a grocery stop, so the first drive is short: about about 2 hours to Fort Pierce, FL. The last night is near the return so you can refuel, empty the tanks and return on time before your flight.

Pickup and return times, mileage allowances and fees are set by each owner; check them before you book. This trip is about 773 miles.

RV rentals near Orlando airport

Before you go

  • Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Winter and spring are peak season in the Keys, and campgrounds there book up early.
  • This trip has long driving days. If you have less time, start from Miami or Fort Lauderdale instead.

Orlando to Key West by RV: common questions

How far is it from Orlando to Key West?

Orlando to Key West is about 386 miles, roughly about 8 hours of driving via Davie, Islamorada, Village of Islands without stops. The whole round trip in this itinerary is about 773 miles.

How many days do you need for Orlando to key west by RV?

Plan on 7 nights (8 days): Key Largo (2 nights), then Lower Keys and Key West (2 nights), with an easy first afternoon after RV pickup and a final night near the RV return so departure day isn't rushed. The longest driving day is about 4 hours.

When is the best time to go?

Dec–Apr. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Winter and spring are peak season in the Keys, and campgrounds there book up early.

Where can you camp with an RV?

Suggested RV campgrounds near Key West and the Florida Keys include Key Largo Kampground, Sun Outdoors Key Largo, Kings Kamp RV Park and Marina, Leo's Campground. Check site length and hookups with each campground before booking.

Can you rent an RV near Orlando International Airport?

Yes. RV rental listings from Outdoorsy and RVshare are available around Orlando. A few owners mention airport pickup in their listings and some deliver; otherwise you arrange your own transfer to the owner's location. RVs and campgrounds are booked separately with each provider.

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