Origin
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers Beach on Thursday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Fort Myers, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
12 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Fort Myers, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Fort Myers, FL covers 16.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Summerlin Road, San Carlos Boulevard, Fowler Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on Summerlin Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
12 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Summerlin Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 865 / Estero Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 865 / Estero Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (CR 869 / Summerlin Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 865 / Estero Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 865 / Estero Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 869 / Summerlin Road
Turn straight onto CR 869 / Summerlin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
FL 739 / Hanson Street
Turn right onto FL 739 / Hanson Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summerlin Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| San Carlos Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Fowler Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Hanson Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Boy Scout Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Estero Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Carolina Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ironbridge Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Summerlin Road
— 7.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Beach, FL and Fort Myers, 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
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Summerlin Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boy Scout Drive
7
Continue on Fowler Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto FL 739
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanson Street
9
Turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
327 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
10
Turn left
438 ft
·
32 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.4 mi from Fort Myers Beach, FL · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Fort Myers Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Myers, FL
The final approach into Fort Myers, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Myers, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Myers, FL
Tesla
14 DCFC
Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL)
Fort Myers, FL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
MINI of Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
CHAEVI
2 DCFC
Sutherlin Nissan
Fort Myers, FL
IN_CHARGE
1 DCFC
HYOFM HY NE SHOWROOM
Fort Myers, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
HYOFM HY E SHOWROOM
Fort Myers, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
LEE COUNTY GOV AE RAPID CHARGE
Fort Myers, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
FPL EVOLUTION COLONIAL SQ DC6
Fort Myers, FL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 8
IN_CHARGE: 1
CHAEVI: 1
Electrify America: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers on Thursday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
31m 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 Fort Myers, FL covers 16.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Summerlin Road, San Carlos Boulevard, Fowler Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.69 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 straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 865 / Estero Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (CR 869 / Summerlin Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Fort Myers, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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