How far is Anna Maria, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Anna Maria, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anna Maria and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna Maria and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
1883 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Continue on Palm Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Palm Drive
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Continue on Marina Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Marina Drive
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Turn left onto Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Turn left onto Manatee Avenue
8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street West
96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West
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Continue on 6th Avenue East
2475 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue East
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Continue on 7th Avenue East
1166 ft · 30 sec · 7th Avenue East
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Turn straight onto Manatee Avenue East
1.7 mi · 3 min · Manatee Avenue East
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Continue on State Road 64 East
3 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anna Maria and Cape Coral.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Road 64 East
Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Anna Maria and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anna Maria to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warm Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Anna Maria and 61.6 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $30.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Anna Maria and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Warm Mineral Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warm Mineral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anna Maria and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 82.48 mi (132.74 km).
#1 Anna Maria
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 27.5311500, -82.7334300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $15.50 | $30.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $17.41 | $34.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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