Key West to Sanford, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

295 miles 474.8 km · straight line
368.8 miles estimated 593.5 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Key West from Sanford, Florida?

The distance from Key West to Sanford, Florida is 295 miles (474.8 km) as the crow flies. Sanford, Florida is located N of Key West. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.8 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Key West and Sanford, Florida. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Key West to Sanford, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Key West & Sanford, Florida

Quick Facts

Key West
24.56°N, 81.78°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Sanford, Florida
28.80°N, 81.27°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients