How far is Miami, FL from North Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to North Sarasota, FL is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and North Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and North 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
191.2 mi · 3 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West
794 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fruitville Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn right onto North Tuttle Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Tuttle Avenue
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Turn left onto Golf Course Drive
1444 ft · 1 min · Golf Course Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Course Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and North 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
191 mi · 03h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near North Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to North Sarasota?
The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 115.7 miles from Miami and 115.6 miles from North Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.85 one way or $67.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Sunny near North 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 North Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 181.25 mi (291.69 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 North Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 6,982 |
| Coordinates | 27.3739300, -82.5184300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Sarasota (-82.51843, 27.37393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $33.85 | $67.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.50 | $75.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.50 | $70.99 |
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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