# Southernmost Point Buoy, United States: what it is and when to go > Southernmost Point Buoy is a Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S in United States (Key West), at 6 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boya-de-las-90-millas-a-cuba/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S · History - **Where:** United States · Whitehead St &, South St, Key West, FL 33040 - **Elevation:** 6 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 206 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [cityofkeywest-fl.gov](https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=79) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 24.54651, -81.7975 ## What it is and where Southernmost Point Buoy is a Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S in United States (Key West), at 6 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Simple buoy-shaped monument located at the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. & 90 miles north of Cuba. est. 1983 the "publicly accessible" southernmost point in the continental United States It is in [Key West](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cayo-hueso/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 1.8 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 24.54651, -81.7975; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 206 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=24.546511%2C-81.797496) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.546511%2C-81.797496) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Southernmost Point Buoy is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 38 | | February | Possible | 11 h 10 | | March | Best time | 11 h 50 | | April | Best time | 12 h 35 | | May | Best time | 13 h 11 | | June | Best time | 13 h 31 | | July | Best time | 13 h 23 | | August | Best time | 12 h 51 | | September | Best time | 12 h 08 | | October | Best time | 11 h 25 | | November | Possible | 10 h 47 | | December | Possible | 10 h 29 | In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/key-west-butterfly-nature-conservatory/): Zoo in Florida, United States · 128 m - [Ernest Hemingway House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-ernest-hemmingway-home-and-museum/): House and museum in Key West, Florida, USA · 610 m - [Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-basilica-of-saint-mary-star-of-the-sea/): Church building in Key West, United States of America · 760 m - [Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nancy-forrester-s-secret-garden/): Park in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America · 1.2 km - [USCGC Ingham](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/uscgc-ingham-maritime-museum/): 1936 Treasury-class cutter · 1.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Southernmost Point Buoy? It is a Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Southernmost Point Buoy? March to October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. ### How do you get to Southernmost Point Buoy? The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 206 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.546511%2C-81.797496) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/key-west-butterfly-nature-conservatory/), [Ernest Hemingway House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-ernest-hemmingway-home-and-museum/), [Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-basilica-of-saint-mary-star-of-the-sea/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1283754992), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2304747), CC0. More about Southernmost Point Buoy on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southernmost_Point_Buoy). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).