How far is Port Charlotte, FL from Miramar, FL?
The driving distance from Port Charlotte, FL to Miramar, FL is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
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.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Charlotte and Miramar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Charlotte and Miramar.
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Start on Tamiami Trail
37 m · 10 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3.6 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Cross Street
1549 ft · 51 sec · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Olympia Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Olympia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
583 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South University Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · South University Drive
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Continue on North University Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · North University Drive
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Continue on South University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · South University Drive
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
3111 ft · 1 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right onto Island Drive
2632 ft · 1 min · Island Drive
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Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
2016 ft · 2 min · Miramar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bahama Drive
28 m · 4 sec · Bahama Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Charlotte and Miramar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Charlotte and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Port Charlotte to Miramar?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Port Charlotte and 90.3 miles from Miramar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Charlotte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miramar.
Stop Ideas Near Orangetree
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 Orangetree.
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Port Charlotte, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Charlotte and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 133.7 mi (215.17 km).
#1 Port Charlotte
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
| Population | 54,392 |
| Coordinates | 26.9761700, -82.0906400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.22 | $56.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
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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