How far is Punta Gorda Isles, FL from Miramar, FL?

The driving distance from Punta Gorda Isles, FL to Miramar, FL is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.6 mi
02h 36m
Flight
131.04 mi
210.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.04 mi
Kilometers
210.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.6 mi
Kilometers
271.33 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar
Tue, May 5, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Punta Gorda Isles
Tue, May 5, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punta Gorda Isles
2026-05-05T06:00
Arrive Miramar
Tue, May 5, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Punta Gorda Isles
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 Punta Gorda Isles
81.8 mi
01h 18m
To Miramar
86.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Punta Gorda Isles and Miramar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda Isles and Miramar.

  1. 1

    Start on West Marion Avenue

    67 m · 11 sec · West Marion Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coronado Drive

    2669 ft · 1 min · Coronado Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aqui Esta Drive

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Aqui Esta Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    5 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tuckers Grade

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    138.4 mi · 2 hr 28 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 Punta Gorda Isles 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
139 mi · 82%
Port Everglades Expressway
5.42 mi · 3%
Tamiami Trail
4.95 mi · 3%
South University Drive
4.63 mi · 3%
North University Drive
2.53 mi · 2%
Aqui Esta Drive
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 28m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
01h 18m from Punta Gorda Isles
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punta Gorda Isles 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 Punta Gorda Isles to Miramar?

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 81.8 miles from Punta Gorda Isles and 86.9 miles from Miramar.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punta Gorda Isles and 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
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punta Gorda Isles and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 131.04 mi (210.89 km).

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#1 Punta Gorda Isles

City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States of America

Population18,306
Coordinates26.9175600, -82.0784200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Miramar

#2 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Marion Avenue (-82.078382, 26.91753)
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.36
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.68 $49.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.35 $54.69
Premium $4.90 $29.13 $58.26
Diesel $4.35 $25.88 $51.77

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Punta Gorda Isles and Miramar. The current time is 06:00:23.

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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.