How far is Miramar, FL from Bradenton, FL?

The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Bradenton, FL is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (287 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.85 mi
04h 15m
Flight
178.32 mi
286.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.32 mi
Kilometers
286.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.85 mi
Kilometers
366.69 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradenton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Miramar
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miramar
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Bradenton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miramar
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
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Miramar
114 mi
02h 07m
To Bradenton
113.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miramar and Bradenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miramar and Bradenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Bahama Drive

    2018 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Miramar Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Miramar Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Naples

    2760 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

    203.7 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs

    2091 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Road 64 East

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Manatee Avenue East

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue East

  9. 9

    Continue on Manatee Avenue West

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manatee Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 14th Street West

    1257 ft · 57 sec · 14th Street West

  11. 11

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miramar and Bradenton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
204 mi · 89%
I 75 North
9.48 mi · 4%
Miramar Parkway
7.14 mi · 3%
State Road 64 East
3.44 mi · 2%
Manatee Avenue East
2.31 mi · 1%
Manatee Avenue West
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

204 mi · 03h 38m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
02h 07m from Miramar
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Miramar and Partly Sunny near Bradenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miramar to Bradenton?

The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Miramar and 113.9 miles from Bradenton.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (287 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Miramar and Partly Sunny near Bradenton.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 178.32 mi (286.98 km).

Miramar

#1 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Bradenton

#2 Bradenton

The most populous city in Manatee County, Florida.

Population59,737
Coordinates27.4989300, -82.5748200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miramar (-80.23227, 25.98731)
End: Bradenton (-82.57482, 27.49893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.44 L · about $33.35
Round trip
$66.70
16.08 gal · 60.88 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.35 $66.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.95 $73.90
Premium $4.90 $39.36 $78.73
Diesel $4.35 $34.97 $69.95

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 Miramar and Bradenton. The current time is 05:08:19.

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.