The drive from Miramar, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Miramar Parkway, University Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.4 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.3 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 224.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 14m highway drive covering 224.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Miramar Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 205.4 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 17 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 205.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Miramar Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Naples
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Naples
8
17 mi into trip|~23m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Alligator Alley, Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
8
213.4 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213
Toward CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International...
9
213.7 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradento...
6
223.5 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|Florida Boulevard
Turn left onto Florida Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley and Naples.
Alligator Alley
17 mi in|~23m|via I 75
Naples
17 mi in|~23m|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
205.4 mi
3h 40m
Miramar Parkway
7.1 mi
11m
University Parkway
5.2 mi
8m
Tallevast Road
2.3 mi
4m
US 301
1 mi
1m
Florida Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Tamiami Trail
0.9 mi
1m
Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 205.4 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Bahama Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 858
7.1 mi·11 min·Miramar Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: NaplesUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 75
9.0 mi·9 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
196 mi·3 hr 30 min·I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 213Toward CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, SarasotaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
509 ft·12 sec·this road
Exit 213Toward CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International AirportUse the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto University Parkway
5.2 mi·8 min·University Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 301
1.0 mi·1 min·US 301
11
Turn left onto Tallevast Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Tallevast Road
12
Turn right onto US 41
0.9 mi·1 min·Tamiami Trail
13
Continue on US 41
0.3 mi·37 sec·14th Street West
14
Turn left onto Florida Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Florida Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·Georgia Avenue
16
Turn right onto Duke Place
136 ft·6 sec·Duke Place
17
Arrive at destination
Duke Place
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.3 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.4 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayshore Gardens, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miramar, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Miramar, FL
This is one driving day of about 224.6 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Miramar, 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 205.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.3 mi from Miramar, FL
· 2h 5m into the drive
The midpoint is around 112.3 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayshore Gardens, FL
The final approach into Bayshore Gardens, 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 Bayshore Gardens, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 224.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.75 one way
$71.50 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$38.89
$77.78
premium
$4.72
$41.76
$83.53
diesel
$5.61
$49.59
$99.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.4
0
$23.58
$10.78
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.65
$8.98
EV Truck/SUV
89.8
1
$31.44
$14.37
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning
in Miramar on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bayshore Gardens, FL
Morning
in Bayshore Gardens on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Miramar, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Miramar Parkway, University Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.3 miles from Miramar, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Miramar, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley and Naples.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
