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

The distance between Fort Myers, FL, and Sanibel, FL, is 25 mi by road.

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

The drive from Fort Myers, FL, to Sanibel, FL, takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Fort Myers, FL, to Sanibel, FL, covers 25 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Myers, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 54.

Fort Myers, FL Sanibel, FL

Distance: 25 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Fort Myers, FL to Sanibel, FL takes about 50 min via FL 867. The distance is 25 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 25 mi

1 Depart right onto Royal Gardens Avenue 113 yd
2 Continue left onto Royal Gardens Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right 26 yd
4 Turn right onto Aldermans Walk Boulevard 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Winkler Avenue 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Metro Parkway 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Colonial Boulevard 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto Colonial Boulevard 1 mi
9 Turn slightly left onto McGregor Boulevard 7 mi
10 Continue right onto McGregor Boulevard 3 mi
11 Continue right onto McGregor Boulevard 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto Sanibel Causeway 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Causeway Road 1 mi

14 Turn straight 132 yd
15 Turn straight onto Periwinkle Way 3 mi
16 Turn slightly right onto Palm Ridge Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Sanibel-Captiva Road 2 mi
18 Arrive onto Sanibel-Captiva Road

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The return trip from Sanibel, FL to Fort Myers, FL covers roughly the same distance, 25 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

54 chargers

Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL)CCS · 13711 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL, 33912350 kW
Colonial Square - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9355 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL, 33966250 kW
Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Meyers, FL, 33913250 kW
FPL EVOLUTION COLONIAL SQ DC3CCS, Tesla · 7949 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33966150 kW
FPL EVOLUTION COLONIAL SQ DC6CCS, Tesla · 7949 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33966150 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular destinations close by

Sanibel, FL → Cape Coral, FL28 mi · 55 min Sanibel, FL → Fort Myers Beach, FL19 mi · 40 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 Sanibel, FL → Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL31 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Fort Myers, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Fort Myers, FL, {fromState} and Sanibel, FL, {toState} is 25 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Fort Myers, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Fort Myers, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Fort Myers, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} covers 25 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Sanibel, FL from Fort Myers, FL?: Sanibel, FL lies roughly to the south-west of Fort Myers, FL.
Are there charging stations between Fort Myers, FL and Sanibel, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Myers, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 54.

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