How far is Miami, FL from Lake Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Lake Sarasota, FL is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Lake Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Lake Sarasota.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
188.5 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Sarasota
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
834 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Ridge Road
1292 ft · 29 sec · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Mauna Loa Boulevard
1948 ft · 55 sec · Mauna Loa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Samoa Drive
85 m · 18 sec · Samoa Drive
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Turn left onto Timor Place
139 m · 20 sec · Timor Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Timor Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Lake Sarasota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 22m
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 Miami and Sunny near Lake Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Lake Sarasota?
The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Miami and 111.1 miles from Lake Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Sunny near Lake Sarasota.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate
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 Golden Gate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Lake Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 173.9 mi (279.87 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,679 |
| Coordinates | 27.2925500, -82.4376000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Sarasota (-82.4376, 27.29255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $32.52 | $65.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.03 | $72.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.38 | $76.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
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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