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Trip from Sanibel, FL to Miramar, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

144.8 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sanibel, FL, FL

Sanibel, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

This 144.8-mile drive from Sanibel, Florida, to Miramar, Florida, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 79% of the journey on interstate roads, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this highway-focused drive offers a practical option for getting between these two Florida locations. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-75, so expect a consistent pace for most of the trip.

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

72.4 miles from Sanibel, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 107.8 mi 1h 55m
Summerlin Road 6 mi 9m
Port Everglades Expressway 5.4 mi 6m
South University Drive 4.6 mi 8m
Alico Road 3.1 mi 5m
Sanibel Causeway 2.9 mi 6m
South Tamiami Trail 2.7 mi 4m
North University Drive 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 107.8 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sanibel, FL and Miramar, FL.

1

Start on this road

114 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Buttonwood Lane

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Buttonwood Lane
3

Turn left onto Periwinkle Way

0.9 mi · 2 min · Periwinkle Way
4

Turn slight right

239 ft · 6 sec
5

Turn straight onto Causeway Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Causeway Road
6

Continue on Sanibel Causeway

2.9 mi · 6 min · Sanibel Causeway
7

Continue on CR 867

2.0 mi · 2 min · McGregor Boulevard
8

Continue on CR 869

6.0 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto CR 865

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gladiolus Drive
10

Turn right onto US 41

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Tamiami Trail
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 840

3.1 mi · 5 min · Alico Road
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 75: Tampa, Naples
13

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 75

108 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 5; 6 Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 5 Toward SR 84 East Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto SR 84

1.6 mi · 2 min · SR 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto SR 817

3.6 mi · 6 min · South University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on SR 817

2.5 mi · 4 min · North University Drive
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on SR 817

1.0 mi · 1 min · South University Drive
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto SR 824

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto Island Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Island Drive
24

Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Miramar Boulevard
25

Turn right onto Bahama Drive

91 ft · 4 sec · Bahama Drive
26

Arrive at destination

Bahama Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 59-minute duration, this route is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach the Miramar area. You'll encounter one primary stop along the way, and the longest stretch without a major road change is 107.8 miles on I-75, so plan your breaks accordingly. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's a budget-friendly trip. A good tip is to ensure you have your preferred snacks and drinks before you hit the 107.8-mile stretch on I-75, as services might be less frequent during that segment.

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 72.4 miles from Sanibel, FL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.8 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 32 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 22m

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 Sanibel, 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 Sanibel, FL

This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Sanibel, 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 107.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Collier County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naples, FL

72 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naples, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Sanibel, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Estero, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Naples, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 20 and 134.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
20 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South: Naples
5
21 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | 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
134.2 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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
134.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.05 one way

$46.10 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.07 $50.14
premium $4.72 $26.92 $53.85
diesel $5.61 $31.97 $63.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.4 0 $15.20 $6.95
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.67 $5.79
EV Truck/SUV 57.9 0 $20.27 $9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Sanibel, FL

Morning in Sanibel on Tuesday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miramar, FL

Morning in Miramar on Tuesday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Naples, FL

72 mi in

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 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 144.8-mile route. You'll be on major interstates for about 79% of the drive, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 107.8 miles on I-75. The roads are designed for speed and efficiency, so the character is largely that of a fast-paced transit between destinations. While Summerlin Road and Port Everglades Expressway will offer slight variations, the core of this drive is about covering distance quickly on well-maintained highways.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Summerlin Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 144.8 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 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sanibel, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Naples and Fort Lauderdale.

Naples

19.8 mi in | ~34m

Fort Lauderdale

128.8 mi in | ~2h 33m | via I 595

About the Cities

Arriving in Miramar, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 144.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miramar, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miramar, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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