How far is Bradenton Beach, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Bradenton Beach, FL to Miami, FL is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.51 mi
04h 09m
Flight
194.21 mi
312.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.21 mi
Kilometers
312.55 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.51 mi
Kilometers
403.16 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Bradenton Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradenton Beach
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Miami
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradenton Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vineyards
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Bradenton Beach
123.5 mi
02h 04m
To Miami
127 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bradenton Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Friday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bradenton Beach and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradenton Beach and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    11 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gulf Drive North

    112 m · 17 sec · Gulf Drive North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cortez Road West

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road West

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto 44th Avenue

    2207 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto 301 Boulevard East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Continue on 15th Street East

    1259 ft · 27 sec · 15th Street East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East

    5.1 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradenton Beach and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
199 mi · 79%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 4%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Cortez Road West
8.4 mi · 3%
53rd Avenue East
5.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyards
02h 04m from Bradenton Beach
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bradenton Beach and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradenton Beach to Miami?

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Bradenton Beach and 127 miles from Miami.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.67 one way or $73.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bradenton Beach and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyards

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vineyards, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vineyards.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

93 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradenton Beach and Miami. Straight-line distance: 194.21 mi (312.55 km).

Bradenton Beach

#1 Bradenton Beach

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,273
Coordinates27.4669800, -82.7039900
Altitude-3
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.699702, 27.467284)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.46 L · about $36.67
Round trip
$73.34
17.68 gal · 66.92 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.67 $73.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.63 $81.26
Premium $4.90 $43.28 $86.56
Diesel $4.35 $38.45 $76.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradenton Beach and Miami. The current time is 03:21:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.