Atlanta to Fort Myers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.6 miles 826.5 km · straight line
573.2 miles actual route 922.4 km · driving distance
10h 27min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Fort Myers?

The distance from Atlanta to Fort Myers is 513.6 miles (826.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Myers is located SSE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.2 miles, taking about 10h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Fort Myers in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Fort Myers. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Fort Myers

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 27min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 32min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~13h 35min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Fort Myers

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM