How far is Miami, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Fort Myers Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Fort Myers Beach.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, FL 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
96.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches
1974 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Bonita Beach Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast
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Continue on Bonita Beach Road Southwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Road Southwest
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Continue on Hickory Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Bonita Beach Cswy
700 ft · 14 sec · Bonita Beach Cswy
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Continue on Bonita Beach Causeway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Causeway
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Continue on Estero Boulevard
7 mi · 18 min · Estero Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Miami and Fort Myers Beach.
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
96.9 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Fort Myers Beach?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Miami and 73.8 miles from Fort Myers Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers Beach.
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 Miami and Fort Myers Beach. Straight-line distance: 118.63 mi (190.91 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: Fort Myers Beach (-81.95011, 26.45271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
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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