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Cities Near Key West

Cities near Key West, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Alamar, Homestead, Matanzas. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Key West, Florida is Alamar, about 102 mi (163 km) away — roughly 2 hr 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Alamar102 mi / 163 km2 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Homestead103 mi / 166 km2 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Matanzas105 mi / 170 km2 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cerro107 mi / 172 km2 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cárdenas111 mi / 179 km2 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
San José de las Lajas113 mi / 181 km2 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
The Hammocks114 mi / 183 km2 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Güines120 mi / 193 km2 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kendall120 mi / 193 km2 hr 48 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Bonita Springs123 mi / 198 km2 hr 52 minDrive/railWeekend getaway

Weekend getaways from Key West

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Alamar, Homestead, Matanzas, Cerro, Cárdenas. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Key West include Alamar, Homestead, Matanzas, Cerro, Cárdenas. The closest is Alamar, about 102 miles (163 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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