Hi all, searching for tips on going from Miami to Orlando, or actually more on going from Miami to the Kennedy Space center (from there to Orlando it is pretty clear...)

We will start early Saturday morning from Miami International, and go to Miami Beach for few hours. Then we should start heading north towards Kennedy Space. Any recommendations on where to stay for the night (planning on staying one night somewhere prior to heading to Kennedy Space on Sunday). Should we stay in Fort Lauderdale or somewhere more north?

What is the best route (more scenic) to take from Miami to Kennedy Space Center? I have understood that the route closer to the east beach is much slower than the freeway, but is it worth it to get off the freeway for some parts to drive in the coastal highway a while?

Thanks in advance for any tips...

Ps. also looking for tips on best routes from Orlando to Key West through the Florida west coast. Is it a long drive, probably should stay somewhere for a night, maybe Naples?