How far is Palatka, FL from Miramar, FL?

The driving distance from Palatka, FL to Miramar, FL is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
294.24 mi
04h 39m
Flight
267.14 mi
429.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.14 mi
Kilometers
429.92 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.24 mi
Kilometers
473.54 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Palatka
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palatka
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Miramar
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palatka
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grant-Valkaria
FL

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Palatka
147 mi
02h 19m
To Miramar
147.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reid Street

    3098 ft · 1 min · Reid Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Memorial Bridge

    5 mi · 8 min · Memorial Bridge

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    6 mi · 9 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1

    35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1

    6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    973 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    144.1 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road

    135 m · 19 sec · Pembroke Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

    527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Tropicana Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bahama Drive

    2308 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
144 mi · 49%
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 35%
US Highway 1
6.32 mi · 2%
State Street
6 mi · 2%
Memorial Bridge
5.04 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 35m

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
267.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant-Valkaria
02h 19m from Palatka
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palatka and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Miramar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Grant-Valkaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Palatka and 147.3 miles from Miramar.

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

The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palatka and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Miramar.

Stop Ideas Near Grant-Valkaria

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

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

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Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

91 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sebring

98 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

103 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palatka and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 267.14 mi (429.92 km).

Palatka

#1 Palatka

County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States

Population10,457
Coordinates29.6485800, -81.6375800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Miramar

#2 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 (-81.637573, 29.648617)
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.3 L · about $43.06
Round trip
$86.11
20.76 gal · 78.6 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.06 $86.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.71 $95.41
Premium $4.90 $50.82 $101.64
Diesel $4.35 $45.15 $90.31

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palatka and Miramar. The current time is 21:26:01.

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.