How far is Manasota Key, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Manasota Key, FL to Miami, FL is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
211.46 mi
03h 33m
Flight
155.5 mi
250.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.5 mi
Kilometers
250.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.46 mi
Kilometers
340.32 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Manasota Key
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manasota Key
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manasota Key
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
Orangetree
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Manasota Key
104.1 mi
01h 46m
To Miami
107.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manasota Key Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Wednesday
Using Rotonda West as the closest live forecast in the Charlotte County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manasota Key and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manasota Key and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South McCall Road

    16.1 mi · 24 min · South McCall Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    959 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1866 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    150.9 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manasota Key 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
151 mi · 72%
South McCall Road
16.1 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 4%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Veterans Boulevard
6.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 42m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
01h 46m from Manasota Key
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manasota Key and Partly Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manasota Key to Miami?

The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Manasota Key and 107.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manasota Key and Partly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Orangetree

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

52 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manasota Key and Miami. Straight-line distance: 155.5 mi (250.26 km).

Manasota Key

#1 Manasota Key

Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida

Population1,229
Coordinates26.9253400, -82.3520400
Altitude0
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: (-82.355285, 26.928305)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.25 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.89
14.92 gal · 56.5 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.94 $61.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.29 $68.57
Premium $4.90 $36.52 $73.05
Diesel $4.35 $32.45 $64.90

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 Manasota Key and Miami. The current time is 21:25:32.

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.