The Overseas Highway is a 113-mile (181.9 km) [1] [2] highway carrying U.S. Route 1 (US 1) through the Florida Keys to Key West. Large parts of it were built on the former right-of-way of the Overseas Railroad, the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railway.

This Florida Keys Overseas Highway "bucket list" journey so popular with visitors to the islands follows a trail originally blazed in 1912 when millionaire Henry Flagler built what became known as the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad from Miami to Key West.

2021年10月24日 · What is the Overseas Highway? The Overseas Highway encompasses 113 miles of U.S. 1 and is the only road to span the entire chain. It runs through the Keys over the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and...

2024年12月31日 · Mile-by-mile guide to the scenic Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys with points of interest, restaurants, campgrounds and lodging, kayak launches and beaches. Updated for 2024.

2022年10月21日 · Popularly known as the ‘Highway that Goes to Sea’, the Overseas Highway is currently the one way to travel between Florida mainland and Key West via land. What makes this Key West highway an amazing road trip destination are the gorgeous ocean views, the 42 amazing Florida Keys bridges, and the tourist attractions in Miami and Key West.

2019年6月26日 · The Overseas Highway, the southernmost leg of U.S. Highway 1 and sometimes called, "The Highway That Goes to Sea," is a modern wonder. The road, that follows a trail originally blazed in 1912 by Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad, stretches from Miami to …

2025年1月21日 · From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway is a true pathway to paradise. The 113-mile road meanders through the Florida Keys over the ocean past small islands, beach towns, unique bridges, fishing spots, and coral reefs before ending in Florida's southernmost point.The concept of this road began in the early 20th century when Florida businessman Henry Flagler built the Over-Sea Railroad ...

Florida Keys sightseeing starts at the first and only road for getting to the Keys, a famous destination drive for visitors eager to travel the 113-mile distance. Part of the last southern stretch of US1, this scenic highway connects the mainland from Miami to the farthest national coastline in Key West. Humble And Sensible Beginnings

2020年7月22日 · Driving along the Overseas Highway, travelers can discover and connect with the Keys’ lush and remarkable environment. When you leave mainland Florida, the highway stretches for more than 100 miles through the entire Florida Keys island chain.

The Florida Keys Overseas Highway is more than just a scenic drive—it's a journey steeped in history, engineering marvels, and unparalleled natural beauty. Stretching 113 miles from Key Largo to Key West, this highway is one of the most famous roadways in the world.