Over the next three and a half hours, you’ll drive over 44 bridges and see roughly 42 different islands. Here are the best places to stop and explore on your road trip from Miami to Key West.

As Route 1 hops its way from Miami to Key West, Florida, the urban rush evaporates and a clock- and care-free beach vibe settles in. Prepare for all things Americana on this drive: kitschy ...