How far is Miami, FL from Manasota Key, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Manasota Key, FL is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
Driving Distance
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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 04h 02m.
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.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Manasota Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Manasota Key.
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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
151.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 769: Arcadia, Port Charlotte
2145 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Kings Highway
2005 ft · 40 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on El Jobean Road
16.1 mi · 24 min · El Jobean Road
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Turn left onto Beach Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road
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Turn left
69 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Manasota Key.
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
151 mi · 02h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Manasota Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Manasota Key?
The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 104.3 miles from Miami and 104.3 miles from Manasota Key.
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 53.1 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.53 one way or $61.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Manasota Key.
Stop Ideas Near Orangetree
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 Orangetree.
Fort Myers, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Manasota Key. Straight-line distance: 155.5 mi (250.26 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 Manasota Key
Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida
| Population | 1,229 |
| Coordinates | 26.9253400, -82.3520400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manasota Key (-82.35204, 26.92534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.83 | $67.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.03 | $72.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.02 | $64.03 |
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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