How far is Miramar, FL from Punta Gorda, FL?
The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Punta Gorda, FL is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miramar and Punta Gorda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar and Punta Gorda.
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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
143.6 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport
1493 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jones Loop Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jones Loop Road
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Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Carmalita Street
13 m · 1 sec · Carmalita Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Carmalita Street
669 ft · 21 sec · Carmalita Street
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Turn right
10 m · 2 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 Punta Gorda.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
144 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miramar and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punta Gorda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miramar to Punta Gorda?
The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Miramar and 82.8 miles from Punta Gorda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miramar and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punta Gorda.
Stop Ideas Near Orangetree
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 Orangetree.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Punta Gorda. Straight-line distance: 129.68 mi (208.7 km).
#1 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Punta Gorda
City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,698 |
| Coordinates | 26.9297800, -82.0453700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Punta Gorda (-82.04537, 26.92978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $24.27 | $48.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.89 | $53.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.45 | $50.89 |
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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