How far is Miramar, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Tampa, FL is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
269.13 mi
03h 48m
Flight
192.7 mi
310.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.7 mi
Kilometers
310.12 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.13 mi
Kilometers
433.12 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sun, May 3, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Miramar
Sun, May 3, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miramar
2026-05-03T06:43
Arrive Tampa
Sun, May 3, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Miramar
132.8 mi
01h 54m
To Tampa
136.3 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    237.7 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
238 mi · 88%
I 75 North
9.48 mi · 4%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.78 mi · 3%
Miramar Parkway
7.14 mi · 3%
FL 618 Toll West
2.43 mi · 1%
Bahama Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

238 mi · 04h 16m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.4 mi
192.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
01h 54m from Miramar
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miramar and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Miramar and 136.3 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gateway, 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 Gateway.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 192.7 mi (310.12 km).

Miramar

#1 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.95 L · about $39.41
Round trip
$78.81
19 gal · 71.9 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.41 $78.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.66 $87.32
Premium $4.90 $46.51 $93.02
Diesel $4.35 $41.32 $82.65

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Miramar and Tampa. The current time is 06:43:00.

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.