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Rickenbacker Causeway, Biscayne Bay, Florida
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Drives Florida Miami, the Everglades, the Keys and Southwest Florida

Rickenbacker Causeway

Biscayne Bay, Florida · Brickell → Key Biscayne

Leisurely6.3 mi15 min0 ft climbHigh point ≈ 0 ftOne way
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The drive

The Rickenbacker Causeway runs from Brickell over Biscayne Bay to Virginia Key and across Bear Cut, where it becomes Crandon Boulevard on Key Biscayne. Water spreads out on both sides and the downtown skyline stands behind you; on the island, palms line the road.

The drive ends at the south end of Crandon Boulevard, before Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. The causeway is the only land access to Crandon Park, the Village of Key Biscayne and the state park, and Miami-Dade County describes it as one of the busiest cycling and running routes in the county.

Along the way

  1. Brickell (US 1)
  2. Key Biscayne
Elevation
0 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 0 ft
BrickellKey Biscayne
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
BrickellKey Biscayne
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • There is an electronic toll near the western end at Brickell, charged going out.
  • Expect lots of cyclists and runners.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Miami-Dade County: Rickenbacker Causeway.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne take?

The Rickenbacker Causeway from Brickell to Key Biscayne is 6.3 miles and takes about 15 min.

Is there a toll on the Rickenbacker Causeway?

Yes. There is an electronic toll at the western end, charged outbound toward Virginia Key.

Are there lane closures on the Rickenbacker Causeway?

Bridge rehab has closed lanes overnight on weekdays only.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Rickenbacker Causeway, from Brickell to Key Biscayne