Daytona area to Key Largo

There is only one sane way, get on the Florida Turnpike and follow it thru traffic h@ll all the way to the end where it drops you off on A1A right before the keys bridges. It will cost you some in tolls (they just mail you a bill) but save you a fortune in missed aggravation. Fuel up at the big gas station you'll see on your right after you get off the FTP.

agesilaus wrote:
(they just mail you a bill)

Don't think that is true IF you have a SunPass. At least not on the tollway.

But I do agree with the rest of your post.

Some other routes may look promising on a map......but once south of Ft. Lauderdale, figure on a traffic light about every 3 blocks.

On Saturday I’d stay on 95 through Palm Beach County (traffic moves well) and in Ft Lauderdale take I-595 west and get on the Turnpike south.

We always use the Jupiter Exit to go to/from I95/TPK

Just be careful, and watch for signs to the Turnpike as if you stay on I95 too far it dumps into downtown Miami!! Most of the signs will state "Key West". The Turnpike will dump you on to A1A in Florida City, there are a couple of fuel stations on the right side of the road after the stop light.
The best part of the Overseas Highway is AFTER Key Largo. :)

Take the Toad for a day trip to Key West, and enjoy the sights.

Yeah but Key Largo is a good base station

Thanks everyone for your responses. We'll look at google maps traffic reports in the morning and use that to decide where we get on the turnpike. We decided to drive part way today, so we only have 150 miles to go tomorrow.