Origin
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers Beach on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Charleston Park, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.5 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 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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 Fort Myers Beach, FL to Charleston Park, FL covers 36.5 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 13.8 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.5 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 Fort Myers Beach, FL to Charleston Park, FL covers 36.5 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 13.8 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 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36.5 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
8
22 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
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 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
6
36.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
First Street
Turn right onto First Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Myers Beach, FL and Charleston Park, FL, road signs point toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound and La Belle.
Colonial Boulevard East Bound
16.7 mi in
|
~28m
La Belle
22 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Summerlin Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| San Carlos Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Gladiolus Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Estero Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Colonial Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palm Beach Boulevard
— 13.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Beach, FL and Charleston Park, FL.
1
Start on Carolina Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 865
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Estero Boulevard
3
Continue on FL 865
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
San Carlos Boulevard
4
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto CR 869
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Summerlin Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 865
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gladiolus Drive
7
Continue on FL 865
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound
9
Keep slight left at fork
219 ft
·
8 sec
10
Merge onto FL 884
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Colonial Boulevard
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto FL 80
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto First Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
First Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Avenue B
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Avenue B
17
Arrive at destination
Avenue B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Fort Myers Beach, FL · 31m 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Fort Myers Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charleston Park, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Charleston Park, 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
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 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 | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
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
Charleston Park, FL
Afternoon in Charleston Park on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler 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 Fort Myers Beach, FL to Charleston Park, FL covers 36.5 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 Fort Myers Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.81 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 13 decision points packed into just 36.5 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fort Myers Beach, FL and Charleston Park, FL, road signs point toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound and La Belle.
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