How far is Miami, FL from North Fort Myers, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.41 mi
03h 00m
Flight
121.38 mi
195.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.38 mi
Kilometers
195.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.41 mi
Kilometers
253.32 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 7:24 PM EDT
Return by in Miami
Wed, Apr 29, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-29T16:23
Arrive North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 7:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Miami
78.7 mi
01h 30m
To North Fort Myers
78.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and North Fort Myers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and North Fort Myers.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee

    1924 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Evans Avenue

    1278 ft · 31 sec · Evans Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1553 ft · 42 sec · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Edison Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on North Tamiami Trail

    1 km · 53 sec · North Tamiami Trail

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and North Fort Myers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
128 mi · 81%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 7%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 7%
Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.36 mi · 1%
Edison Bridge
1.06 mi · 1%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 30m from Miami
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Miami 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 Miami to North Fort Myers?

The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 78.7 miles from Miami and 78.7 miles from North Fort Myers.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Miami 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.

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 121.38 mi (195.34 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
North Fort Myers

#2 North Fort Myers

Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place

Population39,407
Coordinates26.6672900, -81.8800900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $23.06
Round trip
$46.13
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.06 $46.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.55 $51.11
Premium $4.90 $27.22 $54.44
Diesel $4.35 $24.19 $48.37

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and North Fort Myers. The current time is 16:23:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.