How far is Lake Wales, FL from Miramar, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wales and Miramar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wales and Miramar.
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Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
30 m · 12 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Scenic Highway
1967 ft · 50 sec · South Scenic Highway
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Turn slight left onto East Polk Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · East Polk Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1099 ft · 48 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Palm Avenue
1019 ft · 45 sec · Palm Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Palm Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · Palm Avenue
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
142.7 mi · 2 hr 36 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 Wales and Miramar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lake Wales and Mostly Sunny near Miramar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Wales to Miramar?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.3 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 96.3 miles from Lake Wales and 99.6 miles from Miramar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 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 $28.66 one way or $57.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lake Wales and Mostly Sunny near Miramar.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wales and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 156.34 mi (251.6 km).
#1 Lake Wales
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.9014100, -81.5859100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.66 | $57.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.83 | $67.66 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
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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