How far is it from Punta Gorda, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The distance between Punta Gorda, FL, and Sanibel, FL, is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Punta Gorda, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The drive from Punta Gorda, FL, to Sanibel, FL, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Punta Gorda, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The fastest route from Punta Gorda, FL, to Sanibel, FL, covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Sanibel, FL from Punta Gorda, FL?

Sanibel, FL lies roughly to the south of Punta Gorda, FL.

Which roads does the route from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL follow?

The drive from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL mainly follows US 41.

Which towns do you pass between Punta Gorda, FL and Sanibel, FL?

Towns on the route from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL include Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach.

Are there charging stations between Punta Gorda, FL and Sanibel, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Walmart 3349 (Port Charlotte, FL) (350 kW); Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 63.

Punta Gorda, FL Sanibel, FL

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL takes about 1 h 20 min via US 41. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Punta Gorda, FL, Cape Coral, FL, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL, Sanibel, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 47 mi

1 Depart right onto Deltona Drive 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Rio Villa Drive 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Tamiami Trail 17 mi
4 Continue straight onto North Cleveland Avenue 5 mi
5 Continue straight onto Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg 5 mi
6 Take ramp right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Colonial Boulevard 1 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 Punta Gorda, FL covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

63 chargers

Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL)CCS · 13711 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL, 33912350 kW
Walmart 3349 (Port Charlotte, FL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 375 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL, 33983350 kW
Colonial Square - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9355 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL, 33966250 kW
Four Points by Sheraton - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 55 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950250 kW
Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Meyers, FL, 33913250 kW

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Popular destinations close by

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 → 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

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Punta Gorda, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Punta Gorda, FL, {fromState} and Sanibel, FL, {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Punta Gorda, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Punta Gorda, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Punta Gorda, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Punta Gorda, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Sanibel, FL from Punta Gorda, FL?: Sanibel, FL lies roughly to the south of Punta Gorda, FL.
Which roads does the route from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL follow?: The drive from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL mainly follows US 41.
Which towns do you pass between Punta Gorda, FL and Sanibel, FL?: Towns on the route from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL include Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach.
Are there charging stations between Punta Gorda, FL and Sanibel, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Punta Gorda, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Walmart 3349 (Port Charlotte, FL) (350 kW); Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 63.

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