Origin
Charleston Park, FL
Afternoon in Charleston Park on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston Park, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston Park, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL covers 36.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palm Beach Boulevard, Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Charleston Park, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL covers 36.4 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palm Beach Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near First Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (First Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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First Street
At end of road, turn right onto First Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 South
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Charleston Park, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
Lehigh Acres
18.9 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Summerlin Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| San Carlos Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Gladiolus Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Estero Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palm Beach Boulevard
— 13.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston Park, FL and Fort Myers Beach, FL.
1
Start on Avenue B
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Avenue B
2
At end of road, turn right onto First Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
First Street
3
Turn left onto FL 80
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto FL 884
370 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 865
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on CR 865
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gladiolus Drive
12
Turn slight left onto CR 869
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Summerlin Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left onto FL 865
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
San Carlos Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on FL 865
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Estero Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Carolina Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Carolina Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Carolina Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Charleston Park, FL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Charleston Park, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Myers Beach, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fort Myers Beach, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers Beach on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Charleston Park, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL covers 36.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palm Beach Boulevard, Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Charleston Park, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (First Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Charleston Park, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
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