How far is Lake Alfred, FL from Miramar, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Alfred, FL to Miramar, FL is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
216.88 mi
03h 27m
Flight
171.95 mi
276.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.95 mi
Kilometers
276.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.88 mi
Kilometers
349.04 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Alfred
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Miramar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Alfred
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Lake Alfred
106.8 mi
01h 43m
To Miramar
110.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Alfred and Miramar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Alfred and Miramar.

  1. 1

    Start on East Haines Boulevard

    33 m · 12 sec · East Haines Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Glencruiten Avenue

    1293 ft · 59 sec · North Glencruiten Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Alfred Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1180 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    694 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    142.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  16. 16

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

    135 m · 19 sec · Pembroke Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

    527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive

  18. 18

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

    48 m · 12 sec · Tropicana Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bahama Drive

    2308 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Alfred 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 66%
Alfred Street
66.9 mi · 31%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.12 mi · 1%
Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.01 mi
Bahama Drive
0.44 mi
SR 820 West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 02h 36m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 43m from Lake Alfred
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Alfred and Partly Sunny near Miramar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Alfred to Miramar?

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Lake Alfred and 110.1 miles from Miramar.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Alfred and Partly Sunny near Miramar.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Alfred and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 171.95 mi (276.72 km).

Lake Alfred

#1 Lake Alfred

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,331
Coordinates28.0919600, -81.7234100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Miramar

#2 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East Haines Boulevard (-81.72341, 28.091873)
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $31.73
Round trip
$63.46
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.73 $63.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.16 $70.32
Premium $4.90 $37.45 $74.91
Diesel $4.35 $33.28 $66.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Alfred and Miramar. The current time is 02:37:35.

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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.