Origin
Punta Gorda, FL
Morning in Punta Gorda on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
165.6 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Punta Gorda, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL covers 165.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carmalita Street, Cooper Street, Olympia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.66 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
82.8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 165.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carmalita Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carmalita Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cooper Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olympia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Everglades Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 817 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South University Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Carmalita Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Carmalita Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Carmalita Street
3
Turn left onto Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Street
4
Turn right onto Olympia Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympia Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
6
Merge slight left
145 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
9
Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 84 East
10
Turn straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Turn right onto South University Drive
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South University Drive
12
Continue on North University Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North University Drive
13
Continue on South University Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
14
Turn left onto Pembroke Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
15
Turn right onto Island Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Drive
16
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
92 ft
·
4 sec
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Bahama Drive
18
Arrive at your destination
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 82.8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 15m 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
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Open the route before leaving Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda, FL
This is one driving day of about 165.6 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Punta Gorda, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.8 mi from Punta Gorda, FL · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.66 one way
$55.33 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $29.96 | $59.93 |
| premium | $4.90 | $31.92 | $63.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Morning in Miramar on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
5 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 31m 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 Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL covers 165.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carmalita Street, Cooper Street, Olympia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.8 miles from Punta Gorda, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.66 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.
The drive from Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Punta Gorda, FL to Miramar, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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