How far is it from Fort Myers Beach, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The distance between Fort Myers Beach, FL, and Sanibel, FL, is 19 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers Beach, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The drive from Fort Myers Beach, FL, to Sanibel, FL, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Fort Myers Beach, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The fastest route from Fort Myers Beach, FL, to Sanibel, FL, covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Sanibel, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?

Sanibel, FL lies roughly to the west of Fort Myers Beach, FL.

Are there charging stations between Fort Myers Beach, FL and Sanibel, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Miromar Outlets - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

Fort Myers Beach, FL Sanibel, FL

Distance: 19 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Sanibel, FL takes about 40 min via FL 865. The distance is 19 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 19 mi

1 Depart left 62 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Estero Boulevard 3 mi
3 Continue straight onto San Carlos Boulevard 4 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Continue straight 1 mi
6 Turn straight onto Summerlin Road 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto McGregor Boulevard 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto Sanibel Causeway 3 mi

9 Continue straight onto Causeway Road 1 mi
10 Turn straight 132 yd
11 Turn straight onto Periwinkle Way 3 mi
12 Turn slightly right onto Palm Ridge Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Sanibel-Captiva Road 2 mi
14 Arrive onto Sanibel-Captiva Road

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The return trip from Sanibel, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL covers roughly the same distance, 19 mi.

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Charging points along the way

33 chargers

Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL)CCS · 13711 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL, 33912350 kW
Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Meyers, FL, 33913250 kW
Miromar Outlets - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL, 33928250 kW
Coconut Point FordCCS · 22604 S Tamiami Trl, Estero, FL, 33928150 kW
HYOFM HY NE SHOWROOMCCS, CHAdeMO · 2880 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33966150 kW

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Sanibel, FL → Cape Coral, FL28 mi · 55 min Sanibel, FL → Fort Myers, FL25 mi · 50 min Sanibel, FL → Naples, FL45 mi · 1 h 20 min Sanibel, FL → Page Field (FMY)22 mi · 40 min Sanibel, FL → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)27 mi · 50 min Sanibel, FL → Estero, FL27 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Fort Myers Beach, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Fort Myers Beach, FL, {fromState} and Sanibel, FL, {toState} is 19 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers Beach, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Fort Myers Beach, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Fort Myers Beach, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Fort Myers Beach, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Sanibel, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?: Sanibel, FL lies roughly to the west of Fort Myers Beach, FL.
Are there charging stations between Fort Myers Beach, FL and Sanibel, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Miromar Outlets - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

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