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| Hi Gareth & Gill
The Everglades are about 1 1/2 to 2 hours from Rotonda, if you head from I75 onto 41, the Tamiami Trail, around the Naples area.
The keys, Miami is approx 3 hours from Rotonda to the rental car return at the airport; we have done it in 2 1/2 hours, with hubby driving and a mis-read on the return flight departure time, maybe not recommended.
From Fort Myers there is a catamaran return trip to the Keys, which might be a option for you. This does depend on how long you wish to spend tn the Keys.
Hope this helps
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| Everglades: You can try Babcock Ranch as a similar experience that is near to Rotonda, maybe 45-60 minutes away. It is just south of Punta Gorda off of the Route 41.
Key West: I have driven one time to Key West, it can be a long ride if you are going all the way. If your time is limited, I would not suggest it if you drive unless you spend a few days. At one time or another I would like to try The Key West Express or one of the other ones that offer the same service that departs from Ft Myers. If you order the trip a week in advance, the price is as low as $89 per person for the round trip on the same day. Also try to plan on a day that the waters in the gulf are calm or no storm fronts in the area. | GulfCoveFL
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