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Key West, Florida: US 1 Milepost 0

Where US Highway 1 begins (or ends). One of America's most important 0 mileposts.

Address:
490 Whitehead St., Key West, FL
Directions:
On Whitehead St. just south of its intersection with Fleming St. There's one on both north- and southbound lanes. Nearby gift shops sell replicas.
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Begin US 1 sign.

US 1 Milepost 0

There are milepost zero signposts on each side of the street.

[Ladona Smith, 07/27/2022]

Milepost zero.

US 1 Milepost 0

This is where US Highway 1 begins. It stretches from Key West, Florida, to Fort Kent, Maine.

[Pete Roseti, 02/26/2021]

2,369 miles, 14 states, 1 time zone. Paradoxically, for the last (or first) few blocks, southbound US 1 goes north and northbound US 1 goes south.


Nearby Offbeat Places

Truman's Little White HouseTruman's Little White House, Key West, FL - < 1 mi.
Mel Fisher Maritime MuseumMel Fisher Maritime Museum, Key West, FL - < 1 mi.
Truman Bronze BustTruman Bronze Bust, Key West, FL - < 1 mi.
In the region:
12-Foot-High Cigar, Key West, FL - < 1 mi.

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