Closest airports
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | Miami, FL | 1 h 5 min (41 mi) | 47 | Large hub |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Miami, FL | 1 h 15 min (51 mi) | 53 | Regional |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1 h 30 min (68 mi) | 66 | Large hub |
Drive times run from the airport to Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Regional airports have fewer flights, so compare fares with the larger hub.
Directions from the park service
Directions to Ernest Coe Visitor Center 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 Visitors coming from the Miami area and points north should take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends merging with U.S. 1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park. Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park.
Hours
Open 24 hours, every day. Everglades National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Park entrance is always open but staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visitor centers
- Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Everglades National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center has scheduled operating hours.
- Guy Bradley Visitor Center (at Flamingo): Daily, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Everglades National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Guy Bradley Visitor Center is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily November 16 - April 30. In the summer, the visitor center is closed Wednesday and Thursday and open 9 am to 5 pm Friday-Tuesday from May 1 - November 15. The concession at Flamingo operates a marina store, provides narrated boat tours, and offers boat rentals. Fuel is also available. To contact the marina store, please visit flamingoeverglades.com or call 855-708-2207.
- Shark Valley Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Everglades National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Shark Valley entrance gate is open from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center (Gulf Coast): Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Everglades National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center is open daily from 9am to 5pm. The site features a kayak launch, wildlife watching, and a picnic area. The Gulf Coast entrance serves as the gateway for exploring the Ten Thousand Islands, a maze of mangrove islands and waterways that extends to Flamingo and Florida Bay. This region of the park is only accessible by boat.
Last gas, groceries and EV charging
Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles (straight line) of Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center and Guy Bradley Visitor Center (at Flamingo). Fill up before you head deep into the park: most parks have little or no fuel inside.
Gas stations (1 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Fuel extras and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas station (unnamed) | See map | 0.1 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets
None mapped within this distance. Stock up on food before you arrive; small camp stores may be the only option.
EV charging (2 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Plugs and spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV charger (unnamed) | See map | 0.1 | 2 spaces |
| EV charger (unnamed) | See map | 0.2 | J1772 |
Opening hours and fuel types are what local mappers have recorded, so call ahead in winter or off season. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
Getting around
Most parks are best seen by car. Fill up before you enter, since gas inside parks is limited or absent. Parking at popular trailheads fills early in summer.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: directions, hours and visitor centers (public domain)
- OurAirports: airport list and locations (public domain)
- OSRM drive-time estimates on OpenStreetMap road data (ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap: gas stations, grocery stores and EV chargers (ODbL)
Last checked 1 November 2026.