How far is Miramar, FL from Ruskin, FL?
The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Ruskin, FL is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place 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 Ruskin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar and Ruskin.
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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
223.4 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ruskin
937 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Sun City Center Boulevard
594 ft · 10 sec · Sun City Center Boulevard
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Continue on College Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · College Avenue
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Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
2719 ft · 1 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Shell Point Road East
63 m · 11 sec · Shell Point Road East
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Turn left
16 m · 4 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 Ruskin.
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
223 mi · 03h 59m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ruskin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miramar to Ruskin?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Miramar and 122.2 miles from Ruskin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.80 one way or $71.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miramar and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ruskin.
Stop Ideas Near Estero
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 Estero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Ruskin. Straight-line distance: 180.97 mi (291.24 km).
#1 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ruskin
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 17,208 |
| Coordinates | 27.7208600, -82.4331500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruskin (-82.43315, 27.72086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.80 | $71.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.66 | $79.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.54 | $75.08 |
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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