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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Bahama Drive
2018 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive
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Turn right onto Miramar Parkway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Miramar Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Naples
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
203.7 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs
2091 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 64 East
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue East
2.3 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue West
1.2 km · 2 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto 14th Street West
1257 ft · 57 sec · 14th Street West
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Miramar and Bradenton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 178.32 mi (286.98 km).
#1 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradenton
The most populous city in Manatee County, Florida.
| Population | 59,737 |
| Coordinates | 27.4989300, -82.5748200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradenton (-82.57482, 27.49893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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