How To Get To Duck Key, Florida Keys

How to Get to Duck Key, Florida

Directions by car, air, and shuttle

Hawks Cay Resort is located on Duck Key at Mile Marker 61, roughly halfway between Key Largo and Key West. Getting here is easy. The Overseas Highway (US-1) is the only road connecting the Florida Keys, making the drive straightforward whether you’re traveling from the north or south. Below, you’ll find the most direct route to the resort, along with estimated drive times, nearby airports, and shuttle options for guests arriving without a car.

By Car

From Miami (MIA)

2 hrs

Take the Florida Turnpike South to Florida City, where it connects directly to US-1 South. Continue along the Overseas Highway through Key Largo and Islamorada until you reach Duck Key. At Mile Marker 61, turn left into Hawks Cay Resort through the resort’s iconic white entry monument.

From Fort Lauderdale

2 hrs 30 min

Take I-95 South to the Florida Turnpike South. Continue to Florida City, where the Turnpike connects directly to US-1 South. Follow the Overseas Highway through Key Largo and Islamorada until you reach Duck Key. At Mile Marker 61, turn left into Hawks Cay Resort through the resort’s iconic white entry monument.

From Key West

1 hr

From Key West International Airport, take US-1 North (the Overseas Highway) through the Lower Keys and Marathon toward Duck Key. As you approach Mile Marker 61, Hawks Cay Resort will be on your right. Turn into the resort through the iconic white entry monument.

By Air

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MTH — Florida Keys Marathon International Airport

15 min drive

The closest airport to Hawks Cay Resort—Florida Keys Marathon International Airport—currently serves private aircraft and charter flights only. Rental cars and taxi service are available upon arrival, with the resort just a short 15-minute drive away.

MIA — Miami International Airport

2 hrs

The main gateway for most guests, with the widest range of domestic and international flights. Rent a car at the airport, or arrange a shuttle straight to Duck Key.

FLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

2 hrs 30 min

Often has lower fares than Miami and comparably easy access to US-1 South — worth checking alongside MIA when booking flights.

EYW — Key West International Airport

1 hr

A good option if you’re combining your trip with time in Key West, though flight choices and frequency are more limited than Miami or Fort Lauderdale.

Shuttle & Arrival

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Shuttle Options

There is no passenger rail service to the Florida Keys, so travelers without a rental car typically arrive by shuttle or private transfer from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Scheduled shuttle services, including Keys Shuttle and Greyhound’s Keys route, provide transportation from both Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the Marathon area, with the journey taking approximately three hours. For a more direct experience, private car services can be arranged in advance for door-to-door transportation from either airport to your resort

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Once You Arrive

Once you arrive, both self-parking and valet parking are available on site. For the most accurate GPS directions, enter the full address, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050, rather than simply searching for “Hawks Cay.” If you need assistance while traveling, you can contact the resort directly at +1 (866) 690-6422.