Road Trips from Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers is a great launchpad for short hops around Southwest Florida, plus longer excursions into Central and South Florida. You can hit the road for less than an hour to reach nearby towns on mostly flat terrain, or head out for a longer drive of around 3 hours to reach major cities. While many nearby destinations are day trips, there are options that include national parks if you're looking for a bit more nature on your drive.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
Cape Coral, FL
21m11.1 mi one way
This is your closest option, a quick 11.1-mile drive that takes under 30 minutes. It's a straightforward trip on mixed highway and surface roads with mostly flat terrain, ideal if you just want to get somewhere nearby fast. Unlike longer drives, this is strictly a day trip.
Iona, FL
25m13 mi one way
Just 13 miles and about 30 minutes away, this route sticks to surface roads. It's a minimal commitment drive, perfect for a quick escape without much highway time. It's one of the shortest options, and doesn't include parks.
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Miami, FL
2h 57m152.9 mi one way
This 152.9-mile trip to Miami takes around 3 hours, primarily on the highway. It's one of the longer options, offering access to Biscayne National Park. The terrain is mostly flat, making for a predictable drive.
Orlando, FL
3h 33m153.7 mi one way
Clocking in at 153.7 miles and 3.6 hours, this is your longest drive option. It uses a mix of highway and surface roads with a high drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a comfortable longer journey.
St. Petersburg, FL
2h 12m115.6 mi one way
This 115.6-mile drive to St. Petersburg takes about 2.2 hours, mostly on the highway. It's a good mid-range option that includes access to De Soto National Memorial. The drive score is solid at 8.
Hialeah, FL
2h 44m144 mi one way
Hollywood, FL
2h 37m138.9 mi one way
At 138.9 miles, this drive takes about 2.6 hours, mostly on the highway. It's a solid option if you want to reach South Florida without going all the way to Miami. There are parks along this route.
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Miami, FL
2h 57m152.9 mi one way
Orlando, FL
3h 33m153.7 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
2h 12m115.6 mi one way
Hialeah, FL
2h 44m144 mi one way
Miami, FL
2h 57m152.9 mi one way
Orlando, FL
3h 33m153.7 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
2h 12m115.6 mi one way
Hollywood, FL
2h 37m138.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant, mostly flat drives to nearby towns or longer trips to cities with parks.
Summer
Expect hot weather for these drives; the mostly flat terrain and highway options are consistent year-round.
Fall
Fall provides good driving conditions for exploring the mostly flat terrain and accessing parks on longer routes.
Winter
Winter is ideal for the mostly flat drives, whether you're heading to nearby communities or longer distances with park access.
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