How far is Palmetto, FL from Miramar, FL?

The driving distance from Palmetto, FL to Miramar, FL is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
231.63 mi
03h 20m
Flight
179.1 mi
288.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.1 mi
Kilometers
288.23 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.63 mi
Kilometers
372.77 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Palmetto
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmetto
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Miramar
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmetto
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
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Palmetto
113 mi
01h 40m
To Miramar
118.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street West

    58 m · 34 sec · 10th Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street West

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 10th Street West

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East

    583 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South University Drive

    3.6 mi · 7 min · South University Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North University Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North University Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · South University Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pembroke Road

    3111 ft · 1 min · Pembroke Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Island Drive

    2632 ft · 1 min · Island Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard

    2016 ft · 2 min · Miramar Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bahama Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · Bahama Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmetto 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
206 mi · 89%
Port Everglades Expressway
5.42 mi · 2%
South University Drive
4.63 mi · 2%
10th Street West
4.1 mi · 2%
North University Drive
2.53 mi · 1%
Pembroke Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
01h 40m from Palmetto
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmetto and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miramar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Palmetto and 118.6 miles from Miramar.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.89 one way or $67.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmetto and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miramar.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 179.1 mi (288.23 km).

Palmetto

#1 Palmetto

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

Population13,796
Coordinates27.5214300, -82.5723200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Miramar

#2 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.572366, 27.521403)
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.94 L · about $33.89
Round trip
$67.78
16.34 gal · 61.88 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.89 $67.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.55 $75.10
Premium $4.90 $40.00 $80.00
Diesel $4.35 $35.54 $71.08

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmetto and Miramar. The current time is 17:44:17.

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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.