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Miami to Bahia Honda State Park road trip: best stops

The drive from Miami to Bahia Honda State Park takes about 2 hr 28 min (southwest of Miami), by real roads from ZIP 33130. Along the way we found 52 stops within a short detour: 8 coffee shops, 4 bakeries, 3 ice cream and treats and 25 places to eat.

The list below is the best few of each kind, in driving order, with how far into the drive you reach each one (counted from Miami) and the detour it adds. Stops marked Our pick are chosen by us; the rest come from OpenStreetMap listings, so confirm hours before you count on them.

Where you are going: Bahia Honda State Park 2 hr 28 min from Miami

Bahia Honda State Park

Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0

Beach

Bahia Honda State Park

Some of the best natural beaches in the Keys, plus a view from the old railroad bridge.

  • Half day
  • Year-round
  • Florida State Parks fee per vehicle
  • Confirm fees and hours before you go

Heads-up: Old bridge span status. Lots fill on weekends.

Map of the stops between Miami and Bahia Honda State Park

First third Middle third Last third Bahia Honda State Park

First stretch 12 stops

  1. Pinecrest Bakery Bakery · Green-Mar Acres
    About 16 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: 24/7
  2. Di Papas Italian restaurant · Miami
    About 16 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
  3. sports grill American restaurant · Miami
    About 16 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
  4. Brain Freeze Ice cream · Miami
    About 17 min into the drive · detour about 12 min
  5. Overlook to Pine Rocklands Viewpoint · South Miami Heights
    About 21 min into the drive · detour about 7 min
  6. Crumbl Cookies Pastry shop · Peters
    About 23 min into the drive · detour about 8 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-00:00
  7. Cold Stone Creamery Ice cream · Cutler Bay
    About 24 min into the drive · detour about 10 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 Website
  8. Pinecrest Bakery & Restaurant - Goulds Bakery · Goulds
    About 25 min into the drive · detour about 8 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Su 00:00-23:59 Website
  9. Starbucks Coffee shop · Homestead
    About 33 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
  10. Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar - Homestead Restaurant · Leisure City
    About 34 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-23:00 Website
  11. Fuchs Bakery Bakery · Homestead
    About 35 min into the drive · detour about 6 min
  12. Taco Bell Tex-mex counter-service · Florida City
    About 37 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Website

Middle of the drive 10 stops

  1. Tiki Bar - Gilbert's Resort Restaurant · Key Largo
    About 59 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
  2. African Queen Attraction · Newport
    About 1 hr 10 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
  3. Pinecrest Bakery Bakery · Key Largo
    About 1 hr 11 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
  4. Mrs. Mac's Kitchen Diner · Key Largo Our pick
    About 1 hr 11 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
  5. The Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary Attraction · Tavernier
    About 1 hr 17 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
  6. Key Lime Pie Factory Coffee shop · Tavernier
    About 1 hr 19 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: 09:00-20:30 Website
  7. Lobster Shack Coffee shop · Plantation
    About 1 hr 28 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
  8. Quarry Station Historic site · Islamorada
    About 1 hr 30 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
  9. Starbucks Coffee shop · Islamorada
    About 1 hr 30 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
  10. Island Adventures Attraction · Islamorada
    About 1 hr 35 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website

Last stretch 4 stops

  1. Craig Historic site · Lower Matecumbe Beach
    About 1 hr 46 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
  2. Long Key Side Track Remains Historic site · Layton
    About 1 hr 52 min into the drive · detour about 2 min
  3. Curly's Coffee Coffee shop · Marathon
    About 2 hr 8 min into the drive · detour about 2 min Website
  4. Food for Thought Coffee shop · Marathon
    About 2 hr 12 min into the drive · detour about 2 min · hours listed on OpenStreetMap: Mo-Su 08:30-17:00 Website

Questions about the drive from Miami to Bahia Honda State Park

How long is the drive from Miami to Bahia Honda State Park?

About 2 hr 28 min by road, heading southwest from the middle of ZIP 33130. Traffic and weather change that.

What are the best stops on the way from Miami to Bahia Honda State Park?

Good ones to start with: Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Key Largo). The page lists 26 in all, in driving order.

Where can I get coffee or a bakery stop between Miami and Bahia Honda State Park?

Pinecrest Bakery in Green-Mar Acres, Pinecrest Bakery & Restaurant - Goulds in Goulds, Starbucks in Homestead and Fuchs Bakery in Homestead. Check hours first; they come from OpenStreetMap listings.

Where can I eat on the way to Bahia Honda State Park?

Di Papas in Miami, sports grill in Miami, Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar - Homestead in Leisure City and Taco Bell in Florida City.

Are there viewpoints or quick sights on the way?

Overlook to Pine Rocklands in South Miami Heights, African Queen in Newport, The Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary in Tavernier and Quarry Station in Islamorada.

More about Miami and Bahia Honda State Park

Drive times are by road on a typical day from ZIP <class 'zip'> (OpenStreetMap data with the OSRM route planner). Stops come from our own picks and OpenStreetMap listings; hours and detours change, so check before you go. We do not store anyone's location.

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