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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.33 mi
01h 05m
Flight
28.76 mi
46.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.76 mi
Kilometers
46.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.69 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Myers Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston Park
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston Park
2026-04-16T08:20
Arrive Fort Myers Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Fort Myers
FL

The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

From Charleston Park
18.2 mi
00h 32m
To Fort Myers Beach
20.1 mi
00h 32m

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
Fort Myers Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Sanibel as the closest live forecast in the Lee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd

    155 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    113 m · 7 sec · Colonial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway

    1613 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Gladiolus Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gladiolus Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Summerlin Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Summerlin Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    1670 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto San Carlos Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · San Carlos Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Estero Boulevard

    1886 ft · 1 min · Estero Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Carolina Avenue

    600 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palm Beach Boulevard
13.7 mi · 36%
Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
8.14 mi · 21%
I 75 South
4.87 mi · 13%
Summerlin Road
3.57 mi · 9%
San Carlos Boulevard
3.14 mi · 8%
Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Myers
00h 32m from Charleston Park
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

8 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

48 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

105 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

105 mi away
1993 Main Street

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).

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#1 Charleston Park

Charleston Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7056200, -81.5803600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Fort Myers Beach

#2 Fort Myers Beach

Town of the United States

Population7,117
Coordinates26.4527100, -81.9501100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue B (-81.580358, 26.705528)
End: Carolina Avenue (-81.949656, 26.452716)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston Park and Fort Myers Beach. The current time is 08:20:49.

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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.