How far is Buckhead Ridge, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.41 mi
01h 49m
Flight
75.99 mi
122.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.41 mi
Kilometers
147.11 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhead Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhead Ridge
2026-04-18T03:15
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhead Ridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Port LaBelle
FL

Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida

From Buckhead Ridge
45.8 mi
00h 54m
To Cape Coral
45.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckhead Ridge and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckhead Ridge and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Drive West

    2019 ft · 2 min · Lake Drive West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    27.9 mi · 37 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue

    24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd

    155 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fowler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Boy Scout Drive

    2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Summerlin Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1234 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto College Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · College Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  21. 21

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhead Ridge and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 26%
I 75 South
4.87 mi · 5%
Colonial Boulevard
3.91 mi · 4%
College Parkway
2.32 mi · 3%
Summerlin Road
1.59 mi · 2%
Fowler Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

27.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port LaBelle
00h 54m from Buckhead Ridge
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buckhead Ridge 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 Buckhead Ridge to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 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?

Port LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Buckhead Ridge and 45.6 miles from Cape Coral.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckhead Ridge and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Port LaBelle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port LaBelle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port LaBelle.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

48 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

70 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

79 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

82 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhead Ridge and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 75.99 mi (122.29 km).

Buckhead Ridge

#1 Buckhead Ridge

Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

Population1,450
Coordinates27.1303300, -80.8936700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Drive West (-80.894121, 27.130076)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.80
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.40 $26.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.85 $29.69
Premium $4.90 $15.81 $31.63
Diesel $4.35 $14.05 $28.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhead Ridge and Cape Coral. The current time is 03:15:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.