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Mile Marker 0

📍 Miami · USA
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Introduction

Mile Marker 0 is located at the southernmost tip of Key West, Florida, marking the beginning (or end) of US Highway 1, the southern terminus of this famous road that traverses the American East Coast. Highway 1 starts from Key West and extends over 3,800 kilometers to Fort Kent, Maine at the US-Canada border, making it one of America's most legendary highways. The Mile Marker 0 itself is a simple cylindrical concrete post marked with the highway number and distance information, but its symbolic significance has made it one of Key West's most popular photo spots. The marker is surrounded by Key West Harbor and the waterfront trail, with views of the famous Seven Mile Bridge and the blue Gulf of Mexico in the distance. Visitors photograph here to commemorate completing the legendary journey from the southernmost to the northernmost point of the US, an important ritual of American road trip culture.

✨ Highlights

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Highway 1 Terminus
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Road Trip Ritual
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Key West Harbor
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Southernmost Point
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Highway Legend

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Outdoor marker accessible 24 hours for photos
→Admission：Free; no fees required
→Transportation：About 3.5 hours drive from Miami via Overseas Highway; central Key West
→Best Time to Visit：Morning and evening offer best light and fewer crowds; avoid midday
→Duration：15-30 minutes for photos; combine with nearby attractions for half-day tour
→Nearby：Southernmost Point marker and Hemingway Home are nearby

💡 Tips

• Expect a queue; visit early morning or evening to avoid crowds
• Combine with Southernmost Point Buoy and Hemingway Home for classic Key West tour
• If driving from Miami on Highway 1, this is the ceremonial endpoint of the Overseas Highway
• Nearby shops sell Mile Marker 0 themed souvenirs; great for road trip collectors
• Key West downtown parking is limited and costly; consider walking or biking

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Mile Marker 0?

Expect a queue; visit early morning or evening to avoid crowds Combine with Southernmost Point Buoy and Hemingway Home for classic Key West tour