How far is Cape Canaveral, FL from Miramar, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Canaveral, FL to Miramar, FL is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.8 mi
03h 00m
Flight
168.66 mi
271.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.66 mi
Kilometers
271.44 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.8 mi
Kilometers
323.16 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar
Mon, May 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Canaveral
Mon, May 18, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Canaveral
2026-05-18T11:40
Arrive Miramar
Mon, May 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Canaveral
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Port Saint Lucie
FL

The second most populous city in St.

From Cape Canaveral
97.2 mi
01h 30m
To Miramar
103.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
88°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Canaveral and Miramar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Canaveral and Miramar.

  1. 1

    Start on Intermodal Gate

    47 m · 16 sec · Intermodal Gate

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beachline Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road

    1718 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Industry Road

    1754 ft · 37 sec · East Industry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    809 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road

    135 m · 19 sec · Pembroke Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

    527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Tropicana Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bahama Drive

    2308 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Canaveral and Miramar.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 51%
I 95 South
73.2 mi · 36%
Bennett Causeway
8.01 mi · 4%
East Industry Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.12 mi · 1%
Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
01h 30m from Cape Canaveral
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Canaveral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miramar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Canaveral to Miramar?

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Cape Canaveral and 103.6 miles from Miramar.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Canaveral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miramar.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie.

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Okeechobee

48 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

71 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

97 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Sebring

109 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Canaveral and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 168.66 mi (271.44 km).

Cape Canaveral

#1 Cape Canaveral

Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States

Population10,427
Coordinates28.4058400, -80.6047700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Miramar

#2 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Intermodal Gate (-80.604718, 28.405886)
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.82 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.82
14.18 gal · 53.64 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.41 $58.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.59 $65.17
Premium $4.90 $34.71 $69.43
Diesel $4.35 $30.84 $61.68

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Canaveral and Miramar. The current time is 11:40:01.

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.