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

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
152.53 mi
03h 28m
Flight
132.86 mi
213.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.86 mi
Kilometers
213.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.53 mi
Kilometers
245.48 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Wed, Apr 29, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-29T16:23
Arrive North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
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
Bowling Green
FL

City in Florida

From Orlando
76.4 mi
01h 44m
To North Fort Myers
76.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

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 Orlando and North Fort Myers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West South Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on North Tamiami Trail

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Tamiami Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on North Tamiami Trail

    864 ft · 21 sec · North Tamiami Trail

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 55%
I 4 West
34.2 mi · 22%
Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 7%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 4%
North Tamiami Trail
3.82 mi · 3%
Tuckers Grade
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 44m from Orlando
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Orlando 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 Orlando to North Fort Myers?

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 76.4 miles from Orlando and 76.1 miles from North Fort Myers.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Orlando and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Sebring

41 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

47 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

47 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 132.86 mi (213.82 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
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: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.37 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.63
10.76 gal · 40.74 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.32 $44.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.73 $49.45
Premium $4.90 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $4.35 $23.40 $46.81

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 Orlando 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.