How far is Sanibel, FL from Miramar, FL?
The driving distance from Sanibel, FL to Miramar, FL is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanibel and Miramar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanibel and Miramar.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Buttonwood Lane
766 ft · 39 sec · Buttonwood Lane
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Turn left onto Periwinkle Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Periwinkle Way
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Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Causeway Road
2222 ft · 1 min · Causeway Road
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Continue on Sanibel Causeway
2.9 mi · 6 min · Sanibel Causeway
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Continue on McGregor Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Continue on Summerlin Road
6 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn right onto Gladiolus Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Turn right onto South Tamiami Trail
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Alico Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Alico Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Tampa, Naples
738 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
107.8 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Sanibel 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
108 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sanibel and Partly Sunny near Miramar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanibel to Miramar?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Sanibel and 77.5 miles from Miramar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sanibel and Partly Sunny near Miramar.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanibel and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 115.45 mi (185.8 km).
#1 Sanibel
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7,429 |
| Coordinates | 26.4489700, -82.0223100 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $21.94 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
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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