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Distance from Gateway to Captiva Island

Driving Distance
37.5 mi 60.4 km
Flying Distance
27.7 mi 44.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Gateway, Florida to Captiva Island, Florida is 37.5 mi (60.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 27.7 mi (44.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 10 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 32 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 8:38 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Captiva Island
Place Captiva Island
State/Province Florida
Country US
Latitude 26.527578
Longitude -82.194817
GPS 26.527578° N, 82.194817° W
Local Time 8:38 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Gateway, Florida to Captiva Island, Florida covers 37.5 mi (60.4 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (37.1-40.0 miles / 60-64 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h).

Available Routes

Summerlin Rd
37.5 mi 1 hour 10 minutes
Shortest Tolls
McGregor Blvd
40 mi 1 hour 17 minutes
Tolls
Sanibel Captiva Rd
37.1 mi 1 hour 8 minutes
Fastest 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.