How far is Tampa, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 51m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Fort Myers Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Fort Myers Beach.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
113 m · 7 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
1613 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Continue on Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Turn slight left onto Summerlin Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1670 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto San Carlos Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Continue on Estero Boulevard
1886 ft · 1 min · Estero Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carolina Avenue
600 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Fort Myers Beach.
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
63.9 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Fort Myers Beach?
The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Venice Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Tampa and 73.1 miles from Fort Myers Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Venice Gardens
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 Venice Gardens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Fort Myers Beach. Straight-line distance: 107.9 mi (173.65 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Myers Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,117 |
| Coordinates | 26.4527100, -81.9501100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Myers Beach (-81.95011, 26.45271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.40 | $42.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.72 | $47.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
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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