We had to tow....we couldn't get a boat on a plane.
We took it slow and stayed on I-75 most of the way, with a stop in Osprey, FL where OspeyVic lives. He gives nice tours of his boat in the garage.
The traffic can get crazy at times. So, I get off I-75 at the Eastern end on US27 South. Follow US27 straight down for about 12 miles. Then 'dogleg' right on to FL997 South. After about 30 miles you get to Homestead, FL where you can merge into US1 to the FL Keys. This cut
by passes the whole Miami area. There are some traffic lights to deal with but that's better than dealing with the Miami traffic. I went that way once [with out a trailer] and it was bad when I-75 ended. I go the same by pass way coming back.
If I-75 "Alligator Alley" is closed for some reason [fires], you
get to go via US41 Southeast and you can also pick up FL997 South.
We went commerical for the Spegial Grove but that was a bust. We got put on the bow which was at 93 feet and lost too much air in the process. All the other bouys were taken by smaller boats including a Fold-A-Boat!
I can understand why some people fly and don't drive.