West Florida Coast to John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo

[lj2654]

Looking for best Directions from West Florida Coast(Brooksville) to John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo with a 40'DP and a CRV toad.I have checked a few online but am concerned with road quality and simplest way to go....

[jimwooster]

fla-gypsy wrote:
US 41 to 997 (Krome Ave) 997 ends at US-1 in Florida City. This is a more scenic route IMO even if the road is not quite as good.

Ditto on this one. Interesting to see Shark Valley entrance to Everglades. Near the Mickosookee (sorry on Spelling) center.

[wanderingbob]

I hate I-75 !! I only drive I-75 when there is a gun to my head !

[rambotheshark]

AS mentioned above I will also say if you have time take the drive on 41 across the state. Very pretty drive through the Everglades with many areas to pullover and take in some scenery.

I-75 is quicker, but lacks character.

[lj2654]

thanks for the info.....I appreciate it!

[Dick_B]

Not sure it is the best/fastest but if you drop down to US 41 at MM 55 is a large RV friendly rest area with more alligators within camera range than any other place I know of.
It's only a 2-lane road so if you already have had your fill of alligators and are in a hurry stay on I-75.

[fla-gypsy]

US 41 to 997 (Krome Ave) 997 ends at US-1 in Florida City. This is a more scenic route IMO even if the road is not quite as good.

[bobsinn]

The simplest way would be I-75 to Turnpike to US-1 in Florida City. We always take I-75 to exit 101, 951 to US-41, US-41 to 997 (Krome Ave) 997 ends at US-1 in Florida City. Its shorter, less traffic, no tolls, and much more scenic. They were putting in a bridge on 41 just west of 997 and traffic was down to 1 lane, but I read it was completed.