How far is Charleston Park, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Charleston Park, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston Park and Fort Myers Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston Park and Fort Myers Beach.
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Start on Avenue B
761 ft · 35 sec · Avenue B
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At the end of the road, turn right onto First Street
1292 ft · 57 sec · First Street
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
13.7 mi · 21 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
113 m · 7 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
1613 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Continue on Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Turn slight left onto Summerlin Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1670 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto San Carlos Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Continue on Estero Boulevard
1886 ft · 1 min · Estero Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carolina Avenue
600 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston Park and Fort Myers Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Palm Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
13.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charleston Park and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston Park to Fort Myers Beach?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Charleston Park and 20.1 miles from Fort Myers Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston Park and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Myers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston Park and Fort Myers Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.76 mi (46.29 km).
#1 Charleston Park
Charleston Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.7056200, -81.5803600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Myers Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,117 |
| Coordinates | 26.4527100, -81.9501100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carolina Avenue (-81.949656, 26.452716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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