How far is Bayshore Gardens, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
A city in Sarasota County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayshore Gardens and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayshore Gardens and Cape Coral.
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Start on Duke Place
40 m · 8 sec · Duke Place
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Turn right onto Case Avenue
785 ft · 36 sec · Case Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clemson Street
84 m · 17 sec · Clemson Street
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Turn left onto Florida Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Florida Boulevard
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Turn right onto 14th Street West
1588 ft · 32 sec · 14th Street West
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
1.4 km · 2 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Tallevast Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tallevast Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto University Parkway
4.9 mi · 8 min · University Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 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 Bayshore Gardens and Cape Coral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
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.
Sunny leaving Bayshore Gardens and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayshore Gardens to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
North Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Bayshore Gardens and 54.6 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayshore Gardens and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near North Port
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayshore Gardens and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 71.47 mi (115.02 km).
#1 Bayshore Gardens
Census designated place
| Population | 16,323 |
| Coordinates | 27.4253200, -82.5903800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.15 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
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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