How far is Charleston Park, FL from Bonita Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Charleston Park, FL to Bonita Springs, FL is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.64 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.09 mi
45.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.09 mi
Kilometers
45.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.64 mi
Kilometers
67.01 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonita Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston Park
Thu, Apr 16, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston Park
2026-04-16T08:26
Arrive Bonita Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Charleston Park
20.8 mi
00h 24m
To Bonita Springs
20.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston Park and Bonita Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston Park and Bonita Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue B

    761 ft · 35 sec · Avenue B

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto First Street

    1292 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto CR 865 West: Bonita Springs

    42 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bonita Beach Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old 41 Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Old 41 Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old 41 Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Old 41 Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Old 41 Road

    101 m · 11 sec · Old 41 Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Childers Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Childers Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Childers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston Park and Bonita Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
24.8 mi · 60%
Palm Beach Boulevard
13.7 mi · 33%
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
1.72 mi · 4%
Old 41 Road
0.59 mi · 1%
CR 865
0.34 mi · 1%
First Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
00h 24m from Charleston Park
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston Park and Sunny near Bonita Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston Park to Bonita Springs?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Charleston Park and 20.8 miles from Bonita Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston Park and Sunny near Bonita Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gateway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gateway.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston Park and Bonita Springs. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.21 km).

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#1 Charleston Park

Charleston Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7056200, -81.5803600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Bonita Springs

#2 Bonita Springs

A city in Lee County, Florida.

Population60,830
Coordinates26.3398100, -81.7787000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue B (-81.580358, 26.705528)
End: Childers Street (-81.778707, 26.339647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.20
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.10 $12.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.51
Premium $4.90 $7.20 $14.39
Diesel $4.35 $6.39 $12.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston Park and Bonita Springs. The current time is 08:26:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.