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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.95 mi
02h 38m
Flight
133.7 mi
215.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.7 mi
Kilometers
215.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.95 mi
Kilometers
279.95 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar
Sun, Apr 26, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in Port Charlotte
Sun, Apr 26, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Charlotte
2026-04-26T18:34
Arrive Miramar
Sun, Apr 26, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Orangetree
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Port Charlotte
83.7 mi
01h 19m
To Miramar
90.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tamiami Trail

    37 m · 10 sec · Tamiami Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Cross Street

    1549 ft · 51 sec · Cross Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Olympia Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Olympia Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2469 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East

    583 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South University Drive

    3.6 mi · 7 min · South University Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North University Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North University Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on South University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · South University Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pembroke Road

    3111 ft · 1 min · Pembroke Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Island Drive

    2632 ft · 1 min · Island Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard

    2016 ft · 2 min · Miramar Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bahama Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · Bahama Drive

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
145 mi · 84%
Port Everglades Expressway
5.42 mi · 3%
South University Drive
4.63 mi · 3%
Tamiami Trail
3.67 mi · 2%
North University Drive
2.53 mi · 1%
Olympia Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
01h 19m from Port Charlotte
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

52 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Charlotte and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 133.7 mi (215.17 km).

Port Charlotte

#1 Port Charlotte

A city in Charlotte County, Florida.

Population54,392
Coordinates26.9761700, -82.0906400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Miramar

#2 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tamiami Trail (-82.090585, 26.976231)
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.24 L · about $25.47
Round trip
$50.94
12.28 gal · 46.48 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Charlotte and Miramar. The current time is 18:34:59.

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.