How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from North Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and North Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and North Fort Myers.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
1924 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Evans Avenue
1278 ft · 31 sec · Evans Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
1553 ft · 42 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Edison Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Bridge
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
1 km · 53 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and North Fort Myers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to North Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 70.6 miles from North Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 113.89 mi (183.29 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Fort Myers
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
| Population | 39,407 |
| Coordinates | 26.6672900, -81.8800900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
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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