How far is Miramar, FL from Marathon, FL?

The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Marathon, FL is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.65 mi
02h 58m
Flight
103.02 mi
165.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.02 mi
Kilometers
165.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.65 mi
Kilometers
203.82 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marathon
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Miramar
Wed, May 13, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miramar
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Marathon
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miramar
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Key Largo
FL

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States

From Miramar
63.4 mi
01h 29m
To Marathon
63.3 mi
01h 29m

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
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bahama Drive

    2018 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Miramar Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Miramar Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South University Drive

    2599 ft · 59 sec · South University Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    828 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    45.5 mi · 53 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Overseas Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 39th Street Gulf

    546 ft · 30 sec · 39th Street Gulf

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Louisa Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Louisa Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overseas Highway
59.1 mi · 47%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.1 mi · 36%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 15%
Miramar Parkway
0.86 mi · 1%
South University Drive
0.49 mi
Bahama Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Overseas Highway

Continue on Overseas Highway

59.1 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Key Largo
01h 29m from Miramar
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miramar and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Key Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Miramar and 63.3 miles from Marathon.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miramar and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.

Stop Ideas Near North Key Largo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Key Largo, 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 North Key Largo.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

65 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

84 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

96 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

119 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Marathon. Straight-line distance: 103.02 mi (165.8 km).

Miramar

#1 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Marathon

City in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America

Population8,984
Coordinates24.7137500, -81.0903500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miramar (-80.23227, 25.98731)
End: Marathon (-81.09035, 24.71375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $18.54
Round trip
$37.08
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.54 $37.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.54 $41.09
Premium $4.90 $21.89 $43.77
Diesel $4.35 $19.44 $38.89

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Miramar and Marathon. The current time is 21:13:39.

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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.