How far is Fort Myers, FL from Charleston Park, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Myers, FL to Charleston Park, FL is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.23 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.08 mi
27.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.08 mi
Kilometers
27.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.23 mi
Kilometers
34.17 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Myers
Thu, Apr 16, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Myers
2026-04-16T04:48
Arrive Charleston Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Myers
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Myers Shores
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Fort Myers
10.6 mi
00h 17m
To Charleston Park
10.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Myers and Charleston Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers and Charleston Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard

    100 m · 16 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hanson Street

    130 m · 12 sec · Hanson Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Hanson Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hanson Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ortiz Avenue

    84 m · 5 sec · Ortiz Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Ortiz Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ortiz Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2140 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto First Street

    1292 ft · 1 min · First Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Avenue B

    761 ft · 33 sec · Avenue B

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue B

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Myers and Charleston Park.

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palm Beach Boulevard
13.8 mi · 65%
I 75 North
3.1 mi · 15%
Hanson Street
1.85 mi · 9%
Ortiz Avenue
1.01 mi · 5%
Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.64 mi · 3%
FL 80
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palm Beach Boulevard

Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

13.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Myers Shores
00h 17m from Fort Myers
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Myers and Sunny near Charleston Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers to Charleston Park?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Myers Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Fort Myers and 10.6 miles from Charleston Park.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Myers and Sunny near Charleston Park.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers Shores

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 Shores, 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 Shores.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

14 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

45 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

93 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

104 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Myers and Charleston Park. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.49 km).

Fort Myers

#1 Fort Myers

The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population91,086
Coordinates26.6216800, -81.8405900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Charleston Park

Charleston Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7056200, -81.5803600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Myers (-81.84059, 26.62168)
End: Charleston Park (-81.58036, 26.70562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.22
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.11 $6.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.45 $6.89
Premium $4.90 $3.67 $7.34
Diesel $4.35 $3.26 $6.52

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 Fort Myers and Charleston Park. The current time is 04:48:38.

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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.