How far is Orlando, FL from Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Fort Myers, FL is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Fort Myers.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
38.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
688 ft · 21 sec · Dickhaut Street
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Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mills Avenue
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
1250 ft · 26 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Continue on East Oak Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto Hog Bay Avenue
36.3 mi · 46 min · Hog Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
1854 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
2555 ft · 47 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ortiz Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Ortiz Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ortiz Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Hanson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Hanson Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hanson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street
42 m · 4 sec · Hanson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street
991 ft · 55 sec · Hanson Street
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Turn uturn onto Hanson Street
553 ft · 17 sec · Hanson Street
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Turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
100 m · 20 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard
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Turn left
134 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Fort Myers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street Southwest
Continue straight
38.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Orlando and 76.9 miles from Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.57 one way or $45.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
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Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 135.41 mi (217.92 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Myers
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 91,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.6216800, -81.8405900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Myers (-81.84059, 26.62168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $22.57 | $45.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.63 | $53.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.66 | $47.33 |
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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