How far is Fort Myers, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Myers, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach.
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Start on the route
134 m · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
100 m · 16 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
130 m · 12 sec · Hanson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Hanson Street
122 m · 11 sec · Hanson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Hanson Street
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Turn left onto Fowler Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Fowler Street
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
8 mi · 13 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 Fort Myers 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.
Summerlin Road
Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
7.97 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to Fort Myers Beach?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Cypress Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Fort Myers and 8.5 miles from Fort Myers Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Myers and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Cypress Lake
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 Cypress Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.72 km).
#1 Fort Myers
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 91,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.6216800, -81.8405900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
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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