How far is Lake City, FL from Miramar, FL?
The driving distance from Lake City, FL to Miramar, FL is about 362.9 miles (584.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Miramar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Miramar.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
106 m · 14 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road
135 m · 19 sec · Pembroke Road
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Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
48 m · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
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Turn left onto Bahama Drive
2308 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Miramar.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 04h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake City and Partly Sunny then 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 Lake City to Miramar?
The road trip is about 362.9 miles (584.1 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.3 miles from Lake City and 181.7 miles from Miramar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.14 one way or $106.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miramar.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 325.29 mi (523.51 km).
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $53.14 | $106.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.87 | $117.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $62.72 | $125.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.72 | $111.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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