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Distance from Gateway to Captiva

Driving Distance
36.7 mi 59 km
Flying Distance
27.4 mi 44.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Gateway, Florida to Captiva, Florida is 36.7 mi (59 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 27.4 mi (44.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 6 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 34 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Gateway
Place Gateway
State/Province Florida
Country US
Latitude 26.577575
Longitude -81.750361
GPS 26.577575° N, 81.750361° W
Local Time 12:17 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Captiva
Place Captiva
State/Province Florida
Country US
Latitude 26.522023
Longitude -82.189261
GPS 26.522023° N, 82.189261° W
Local Time 12:17 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Gateway, Florida to Captiva, Florida covers 36.7 mi (59 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 6 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (36.4-39.5 miles / 59-64 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 34 mph (55 km/h).

Available Routes

Sanibel Captiva Rd
36.7 mi 1 hour 6 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
McGregor Blvd
39.5 mi 1 hour 15 minutes
Tolls
Daniels Pkwy
36.4 mi 1 hour 9 minutes
Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.