How far is St. Petersburg, FL from North Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and North Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and North Fort Myers.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
864 ft · 21 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and North Fort Myers.
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
Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Clear leaving St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg to North Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from St. Petersburg and 53.9 miles from North Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near Nokomis
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 Nokomis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 90.69 mi (145.95 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.65 | $37.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.57 | $33.15 |
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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