How far is Miramar, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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 27m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miramar and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar and Lakeland.
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Start on Bahama Drive
2308 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
48 m · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
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Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive
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Turn right onto Pembroke Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South 62nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
134 m · 26 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
707 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
85 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miramar and Lakeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 02h 37m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miramar and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miramar to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Miramar and 110.5 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miramar and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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 Fort Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 176.86 mi (284.63 km).
#1 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.85 | $71.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
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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