How far is Miramar, FL from Longboat Key, FL?

The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Longboat Key, FL is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.72 mi
04h 23m
Flight
179.25 mi
288.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.25 mi
Kilometers
288.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.72 mi
Kilometers
366.48 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longboat Key
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Miramar
Wed, May 13, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miramar
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Longboat Key
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
113.9 mi
02h 11m
To Longboat Key
113.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
Longboat Key Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
91°F
Tuesday
Using South Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miramar and Longboat Key.

  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

    192.9 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West

    794 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Fruitville Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Fruitville Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tamiami Trail

    78 m · 5 sec · Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Tamiami Trail

    760 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto sr 789

    756 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto John Ringling Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · John Ringling Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Armands Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Boulevard of the Presidents

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Boulevard of the Presidents

    2371 ft · 1 min · Boulevard of the Presidents

  15. 15

    Continue on John Ringling Parkway

    3116 ft · 1 min · John Ringling Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on John Ringling Parkway

    1101 ft · 29 sec · John Ringling Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf of Mexico Drive

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulf of Mexico Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
193 mi · 85%
I 75 North
9.48 mi · 4%
Gulf of Mexico Drive
7.32 mi · 3%
Miramar Parkway
7.14 mi · 3%
Fruitville Road
6.24 mi · 3%
John Ringling Boulevard
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

193 mi · 03h 27m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
02h 11m from Miramar
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miramar and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longboat Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miramar to Longboat Key?

The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 113.9 miles from Miramar and 113.8 miles from Longboat Key.

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

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:12 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miramar and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longboat Key.

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 Longboat Key. Straight-line distance: 179.25 mi (288.48 km).

Miramar

#1 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Longboat Key

#2 Longboat Key

Town in Florida

Population7,303
Coordinates27.4125400, -82.6589900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miramar (-80.23227, 25.98731)
End: Longboat Key (-82.65899, 27.41254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 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
30.42 L · about $33.35
Round trip
$66.70
16.08 gal · 60.84 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Miramar and Longboat Key. The current time is 19:19:34.

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.