How far is Miramar, FL from Sanibel, FL?
The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Sanibel, FL is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miramar and Sanibel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar and Sanibel.
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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
109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport
1767 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: San Carlos Park
3216 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Alico Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Alico Road
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Turn right onto South Tamiami Trail
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Turn slight left onto Summerlin Road
6 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road
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Continue on McGregor Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Continue on Sanibel Causeway
2.9 mi · 6 min · Sanibel Causeway
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Continue on Causeway Road
2423 ft · 1 min · Causeway Road
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Turn left onto Periwinkle Way
1.6 km · 2 min · Periwinkle Way
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Turn right onto Buttonwood Lane
766 ft · 38 sec · Buttonwood Lane
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Turn left
35 m · 8 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 Sanibel.
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
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Miramar and Partly Sunny near Sanibel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miramar to Sanibel?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 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?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Miramar and 74.1 miles from Sanibel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Miramar and Partly Sunny near Sanibel.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Sanibel. Straight-line distance: 115.45 mi (185.8 km).
#1 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanibel
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7,429 |
| Coordinates | 26.4489700, -82.0223100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanibel (-82.02231, 26.44897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.04 | $48.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
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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