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Cities Near Fort Myers

Cities near Fort Myers, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Fort Myers, Florida is Cape Coral, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Cape Coral8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Lehigh Acres13 mi / 21 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Bonita Springs20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Port Charlotte29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
North Port38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Sarasota65 mi / 105 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bradenton76 mi / 122 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Riverview91 mi / 146 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
St. Petersburg95 mi / 152 km2 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Weston96 mi / 155 km2 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Fort Myers

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Port Charlotte, North Port. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Fort Myers include Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Port Charlotte, North Port. The closest is Cape Coral, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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