How long is the drive from tampa to fort myers

Tampa to Fort Myers by bus

For bus enthusiasts there are convenient bus routes to Fort Myers from Tampa, which is 5 miles away. Xxx Cheapest way duration is 4 hours 43 mins. Xxx cheapest arrival time 11:30am The cheapest way includes following stations: South Station.

Trains from Tampa to Fort Myers

How long is a train journey to Fort Myers from Tampa? The distance between Fort Myers and Tampa is 12 km.

There are several ways to calculate distance from Tampa to Fort Myers. Here are two common methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

  • 110.056 miles
  • 177.118 kilometers
  • 95.636 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.

Haversine formula

  • 110.331 miles
  • 177.560 kilometers
  • 95.875 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Tampa to Fort Myers?

Estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Fort Myers?

There is no time difference between Tampa and Fort Myers.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average flying from Tampa to Fort Myers generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, 41 kilograms is equal to 91 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Fort Myers

Shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

There are 97.38 miles from Tampa to Fort Myers in southeast direction and 126 miles (202.78 kilometers) by car, following the I-75 S route.

Tampa and Fort Myers are 1 hour 57 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Tampa, FL to Fort Myers, FL. The halfway point is Osprey, FL.

Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 5:28 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 5.05 gallons of gas to cover the route between Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Tampa to Fort Myers is $17.13.

During the route, an average car will release 98.96 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

  • Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.39 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on November 28, 2022.
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Best Hotels In or Near Fort Myers, FL

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Halfway Point Between Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL

If you want to meet halfway between Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 27.210526 and -82.446152, or 27º 12' 37.8936" N, 82º 26' 46.1472" W. This location is 62.89 miles away from Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL and it would take approximately 58 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Osprey, FL, situated 68 miles from Tampa, FL and 64 miles from Fort Myers, FL. It would take 1 hour 6 mins to go from Tampa to Osprey and 1 hour 6 mins to go from Fort Myers to Osprey.

Major Cities Along the Route

The only major city along the route is Brandon, FL.



Weather in Tampa and Fort Myers

Compare the weather today and the next four days in Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL:

Lowest Price Rental Cars in Tampa, FL

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles
Straight line distance 97.38 mi 156.71 km 84.62 nautical mi
Driving distance 126 mi 202.41 km 109.29 nautical mi

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What is halfway between Tampa and Ft Myers?

The best city between Tampa, FL and Fort Myers, FL to meet is Sarasota, Florida which is about 9 miles from the exact midpoint. The town that marks the exact halfway point is actually Vamo, Florida.

What is Ft Myers known for?

Fort Myers Is a Shelling Mecca The beaches and isles of Fort Myers are on a shallow water plateau that collects shells on a natural shelf that flows to the shoreline. It's the location along the Gulf of Mexico that makes Fort Myers a shelling mecca boasting more shell varieties than any other spot in North America.

Is Tampa cheaper than Fort Myers?

The cost of living in Fort Myers, FL is 2.6% higher than in Tampa, FL.

How long is the ride from Tampa to Fort Myers?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Fort Myers is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Tampa to Fort Myers.