Lely Florida Map

About Lely, Florida

Lely is a locality in Collier County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,804. The population density is 1060.9 people per km². Lely is located at 26.1006°N, 81.7284°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34113.

Lely unfolds in a landscape softened by the humid embrace of Southwest Florida, where the earth lies low and flat, a verdant plain stretching towards the distant shimmer of the Gulf. It lies 6.4 miles south-south-west of Golden Gate, FL (from Golden Gate, FL: bearing 199°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of Naples. Palm fronds, broad and leathery, rustle with a constant, sibilant whisper, their shadows dancing across manicured lawns and the occasional glint of a distant waterway. The air itself carries a weight, thick with the scent of salt and blooming jasmine, a pervasive sweetness that clings to the skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the haze, possesses a molten quality, turning the sky into a canvas of pale gold and rose as the day begins its slow descent. The story of Lely is one of recent growth, a testament to the enduring allure of the sun-drenched coast, rather than the deep roots of generations past. Its economy, much like the surrounding Collier County, is largely driven by the tides of tourism and the steady demand for residential development, a constant hum of construction and commerce beneath the languid sky. While not a place of ancient ruins or storied battles, Lely possesses its own quiet character, a modern settlement designed for comfort and leisure, its existence a vibrant chapter in the ongoing narrative of Florida's expansion, where the gentle rhythm of daily life is often punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the soft wash of waves.

About This Lely Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lely, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.100648, -81.72842. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lely and Collier County.

Detailed location data for Lely includes the ZIP code (34113), telephone area code (305), county seat of Collier County (East Naples), and school district assignment (Collier County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lely is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.