Fort Myers, FL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Fort Myers, FL have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Florida. Most drives stay under 108 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Fort Myers, FL spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
153.7 mi
Orlando, FL
Quickest Drive
21m
Cape Coral, FL
Plan Around Fort Myers, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fort Myers, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fort Myers, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers, FL to Orlando, FL
Fort Myers, FL to Miami, FL
Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL
Fort Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL
Fort Myers, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Fort Myers, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Fort Myers, FL to Iona, FL
Fort Myers, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Driving from Fort Myers, FL
On average, trips departing from Fort Myers, FL run 108 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 154 miles (3h 33m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Fort Myers, FL are Orlando, FL (153.7 mi, 3h 33m), Miami, FL (152.9 mi, 2h 57m), Hialeah, FL (144 mi, 2h 44m), Hollywood, FL (138.9 mi, 2h 37m), and Coral Springs, FL (134.9 mi, 2h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 108-mile trip from Fort Myers, FL, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Fort Myers, FL and 3 routes heading into Fort Myers, FL, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 154 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fort Myers, FL covers 154 miles and takes approximately 3h 33m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Fort Myers, FL runs about 108 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 108-mile trip from Fort Myers, FL costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Myers, FL include Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL and Hollywood, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fort Myers, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
91,730
Median Income
$62,160
Median Home Value
$351,600
Median Age
40.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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