One route, in driving order, with the decisions you make behind the wheel. Brickell to the Cape Florida lighthouse and back is the classic Miami exotic-car run: roughly 25 miles round trip, two bridges, two parks, one slow island main street. Our roundups list it; this guide plans it. Staying on the island? Start with our Key Biscayne exotic car rental page.
Quick answer: A Key Biscayne exotic-car drive runs about 25 miles round trip from Brickell over the Rickenbacker Causeway to the Cape Florida lighthouse, with the toll billed to the renter. Go at weekday sunrise or in the last ninety minutes before sunset, since weekend mornings fill the causeway bike lanes with group rides. A two-seat convertible like the Huracan EVO Spyder puts you in the wind at the bridge crest, while the four-seat Rolls-Royce Dawn stays calmer. Delivery reaches Key Biscayne resort properties and residences directly, typically 20 to 30 minutes from Brickell, with access confirmed before arrival.
When should you drive to Key Biscayne, sunrise or sunset?
Two windows make this drive. Weekday sunrise gives you a near-empty causeway and low sun on the skyline for the return; standard delivery hours run 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, so take delivery the evening before. The other is the last ninety minutes before sunset, when the sun drops over the bay to the west. The state park at the tip generally closes around sundown, so see the lighthouse first and work back for the light.
One caveat: the Rickenbacker is Miami's most popular cycling road, and from dawn to mid-morning on Saturdays and Sundays group rides fill the bike lanes and spread on the bridge climb. If it can be a Tuesday, make it a Tuesday.
Stage 1: Where do you pick up the causeway, and how does the cashless toll work?
From Brickell, the causeway entrance is where I-95 ends at US-1. The toll plaza is on the mainland side and fully cashless: no cash lane, no stopping, collected by SunPass or toll-by-plate in the Key Biscayne-bound direction only. Tolls incurred during the rental are the renter's responsibility under the agreement, so ask the concierge how they are handled on your car before you set off.
Past the plaza the road climbs the William Powell Bridge with Biscayne Bay on both sides and the skyline in your mirrors. Posted limits are modest and enforced; this is a drive for a relaxed mode, not a stopwatch. The crest is open to the wind; with the top down, windows up cuts most of the buffeting.
Stage 2: Where can you stop for photos without blocking the causeway?
The Hobie Island Beach pull-offs line the south side of the causeway, past the toll plaza and again along Virginia Key beyond the bridge. This is the classic causeway photograph: car in front, bay behind, skyline beyond.
Three rules for a photo stop that blocks nobody. Signal early and pull fully off the pavement into a designated parking area, never onto the bridge or the shoulder, which is the bike lane. Stay on firm, level ground at the edge of the asphalt: our supercars sit three to four inches off the ground, and protection options typically exclude driving off designated roadways or on unpaved surfaces. Keep it to five minutes; the Bear Cut Bridge ahead carries you onto Key Biscayne.
Stage 3: How do you handle Crandon Park's speed bumps and the Village's main street?
Crandon Boulevard begins at the Bear Cut Bridge, and Crandon Park is first on your left: a county beach park with a vehicle entry fee and posted hours, so check current park hours and fees. Its entrance roads have speed bumps; take them slowly and dead straight, since scraped splitters come from speed bumps and ramps. South of the park the boulevard becomes the Village's main street, with school zones, pedestrians, cyclists, and golf carts. Posted limits drop again and are enforced, and that is fine: this is the drive's best low-speed stretch.
Stage 4: When should you visit the Cape Florida lighthouse?
Crandon Boulevard ends at the gate of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park at the island's southern tip. It is a state park with a vehicle entry fee and posted hours, so check current park hours and fees before planning sunset there. A slow park road ends in paved lots; the lighthouse is a short walk. Built in 1825 and rebuilt in 1846, the Cape Florida Lighthouse is the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County, and it faces east over the Atlantic: a morning-light stop, not a sunset one. It is also the turnaround.
Convertible or Coupe for the Causeway?
The right car depends on the day. The Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder and Ferrari F8 Spyder are two-seat supercars where the wind and the engine are the point; the Rolls-Royce Dawn is the only four-seat convertible in the fleet and the calmest cabin at the crest. Coupes like the McLaren GT and Porsche 911 GT3 swap the open crossing for a sealed, air-conditioned cabin, and SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and Mercedes-Benz G63 add five seats and ride height. See the open-top lineup on our Miami convertible rental page.
| Route stage | Convertible | Coupe | SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge crest | Crosswind and buffeting; windows up. The Dawn is calmest. | Quiet; the view arrives through glass. | Highest seat, least drama. |
| Hobie Beach stop | Top-down skyline shot; firm ground only. | Clean lines; firm ground only. | Tolerates packed shell, not soft sand. |
| Heat and squalls | Roof up in 14 to 22 seconds. | Sealed cabin, no roof decisions. | Sealed, plus room for beach gear. |
| Park speed bumps | Low nose: slow, straight, front lift raised. | Same low nose, same approach. | Ride height makes it a non-event. |
Wind check before you drop the top. The bay is open on both sides of the William Powell Bridge, so a breezy day feels much windier at the crest. If the causeway flags stand straight out, cross with the top up and the windows down, then open the car for the slow Crandon Boulevard stretch; the Huracan EVO Spyder and the Dawn will do it on the move at around 30 mph. Ask for the roof and front-lift demonstration at handoff.
What's the drive back like, and can the car be delivered on Key Biscayne?
There is no toll heading back, and the westbound crossing is the best moment of the drive: the Brickell skyline fills the windshield. Mileage is not a concern; our rental FAQ puts this loop at roughly 25 miles round trip, enough to run it twice and still reach dinner. 100 miles per day are included; additional miles are $7 per mile on the Huracan EVO Spyder and the Dawn and $10 per mile on the F8 Spyder.
You need not start in Brickell. Monarc VIP delivers to Key Biscayne resort properties, waterfront residences, and clubs, typically 20 to 30 minutes from Brickell, with access notes confirmed before arrival, and pickup can be from the same location or a different one. Pickup or delivery is $100 each way on 1-2 day rentals when selected, and free on rentals of 3 days or longer.
The Route-Day Checklist
- Pick the window: weekday sunrise or the ninety minutes before sunset; weekend mornings belong to the cyclists.
- Time the delivery: standard hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; after-hours handoffs are confirmed case by case.
- Ask about tolls: cashless on the causeway and the renter's responsibility under the agreement.
- Clear paperwork early: 21+, valid license, and a major credit card in the renter's name; insurance or an approved protection option reviewed before release; deposit hold of $1,500 on the Huracan EVO Spyder, Dawn and Cullinan and $2,000 on the F8 Spyder, confirmed in writing.
- Know the terms: standard bookings cancelled at least 48 hours before pickup are generally eligible for a refund of eligible prepaid amounts.
Plan the Drive, Then Let the Car Come to You
Tell us the date and where you are staying. The concierge confirms delivery timing to Brickell or Key Biscayne and puts the deposit and mileage terms in writing.
FAQ
Is the Rickenbacker Causeway toll included in the rental?
It is collected electronically, Key Biscayne-bound only, with no cash lane. Tolls are the renter's responsibility under the rental agreement, so ask the concierge how they are handled on your car.
Can I drive this route at sunrise?
Yes. Standard delivery hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, so take delivery the evening before; the lighthouse then becomes a mid-morning stop once the park opens.
Is a convertible uncomfortable in the causeway wind?
At posted speeds with the windows up, most people find it comfortable. On a gusty day cross with the top up and open it in the Village.
Route and rental facts checked September 5, 2026 against the Monarc VIP rental FAQ, the Key Biscayne rental page, and our delivery and insurance guides. Park hours, entry fees, and toll methods are set by others and can change; deposit, coverage, and availability are always confirmed on your quote.