How far is North Fort Myers, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from North Fort Myers, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 12m.
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 North Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on North Tamiami Trail
16 m · 5 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Pondella Road
47 m · 11 sec · Pondella Road
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Turn left
75 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Drive
57 m · 10 sec · South Drive
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Turn right onto North Tamiami Trail
1 km · 51 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Edison Bridge South
1 mi · 2 min · Edison Bridge South
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Continue on Fowler Street
2287 ft · 1 min · Fowler Street
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Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
691 ft · 22 sec · 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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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
3070 ft · 57 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2412 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
118.3 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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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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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
118 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 North Fort Myers and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 North Fort Myers and 71.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
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 27.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Fort Myers and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
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 North Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 113.89 mi (183.29 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
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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