Origin
Wesley Chapel, FL
Afternoon in Wesley Chapel on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wesley Chapel, FL to Miramar, FL
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
283.7 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Wesley Chapel, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Wesley Chapel to Miramar, expect a journey covering 283.7 miles. This trip typically takes about 4 hours and 17 minutes to complete under normal conditions. Because the route relies heavily on local roads like Shelley Drive, Wesley Chapel Boulevard, and Morris Bridge Road rather than major highways, it is best approached as a focused one-day excursion. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to cover the distance. While the drive is manageable in a single stint, the turn-heavy nature of the path means it requires more active attention than a standard interstate cruise. It is a straightforward trek across Florida that connects two distinct areas without the typical monotony of high-speed transit.
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
141.9 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive defined by its local character rather than high-speed highway miles, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate a series of turns while moving through Shelley Drive, Wesley Chapel Boulevard, and Morris Bridge Road. Because the longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Shelley Drive, you will find yourself constantly engaged with the road layout. This creates a technical, turn-heavy experience that contrasts sharply with the typical Florida interstate drive. Expect a consistent, hands-on driving pace that demands your focus from start to finish as you navigate through the local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shelley Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wesley Chapel, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wesley Chapel Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morris Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chancey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul S Buchman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alexander Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Buchman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Shelley Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wesley Chapel, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Benjamin Drive
197 ft
·
14 sec
·
Benjamin Drive
2
Turn left onto Shelley Drive
463 ft
·
22 sec
·
Shelley Drive
3
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wesley Chapel Boulevard
4
Continue on Wesley Chapel Boulevard
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Wesley Chapel Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Morris Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Bridge Road
6
Turn left onto Chancey Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Chancey Road
7
Turn right onto Paul S Buchman Highway
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Paul S Buchman Highway
8
Continue on Alexander Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Street
9
Turn left onto Paul Buchman Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Paul Buchman Highway
10
Turn slight right
184 ft
·
7 sec
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 East: Orlando
12
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
14
Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Polk Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
16
Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
17
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
18
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
19
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
20
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
21
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
22
Continue straight
46 mi
·
59 min
23
Take the exit left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
24
Continue straight
295 ft
·
7 sec
25
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
26
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
28
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
31
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
33
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should prioritize departing early to avoid the frustration of navigating busy local intersections during peak traffic hours. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, as the continuous turning can be more fatiguing than a straight highway haul. Keep your fuel budget of $46 in mind and consider topping off your tank before you leave Wesley Chapel to ensure you aren't hunting for stations along the more technical sections of the route. Because the entire journey is local, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed, but staying alert for frequent turns is the best way to ensure a smooth trip to Miramar.
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 141.9 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL, or about 2h 8m 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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.9 miles or 2h 8m 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 30m
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 Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel, FL
This is one driving day of about 283.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wesley Chapel, 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 141.9 mi from Wesley Chapel, FL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 141.9 miles from Wesley Chapel, 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
$47.39 one way
$94.78 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $51.33 | $102.67 |
| premium | $4.90 | $54.68 | $109.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.03 | $126.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.1 | 1 | $29.79 | $13.62 |
| Efficient EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.72 | $18.16 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
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
11 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
4h 17m 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 Wesley Chapel, FL to Miramar, FL covers 283.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shelley Drive, Wesley Chapel Boulevard, Morris Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.9 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.39 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 is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wesley Chapel, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wesley Chapel, FL to Miramar, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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