Origin
Fort Myers, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers, FL to Miramar, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
136.2 mi
219 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Miramar, FL covers 136.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, South University Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.1 miles from Fort Myers, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 136.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 136.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.7 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ironbridge Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 136.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 120.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Ironbridge Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Hanson Street
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
9
120.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
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I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
125.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5; 6
Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Driv...
9
125.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward SR 84 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Myers, FL to Miramar, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
120.2 mi in
|
~2h 13m
|
via I 595
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 116.7 mi | 2h 5m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| South University Drive | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| North University Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hanson Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| SR 84 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ortiz Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pembroke Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 116.7 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on this road
438 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
327 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Hanson Street
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hanson Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hanson Street
5
Continue on Hanson Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanson Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 865
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ortiz Avenue
7
Continue on CR 865
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ortiz Avenue
8
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Lehigh Acres, Colonial Boulevard East Bound
9
Turn left onto FL 884
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonial Boulevard
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
117 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5; 6
Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 5
Toward SR 84 East
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto SR 817
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on SR 817
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on SR 817
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 824
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Island Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Drive
21
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
91 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bahama Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.1 miles from Fort Myers, FL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.1 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fort Myers, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Myers, FL
This is one driving day of about 136.2 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Fort Myers, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 116.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.1 mi from Fort Myers, FL · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from Fort Myers, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.7 miles.
Arriving in Miramar, FL
The final approach into Miramar, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miramar, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.68 one way
$43.36 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.58 | $47.17 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.33 | $50.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.30 | $6.54 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.07 | $8.72 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miramar, FL
Afternoon in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Miramar, FL covers 136.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, South University Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.1 miles from Fort Myers, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 136.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 120.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Myers, FL to Miramar, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
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