How far is Buckingham, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Buckingham, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckingham and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckingham and Cape Coral.
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Start on Buckingham Road
20 m · 5 sec · Buckingham Road
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Turn right onto Orange River Boulevard
4 mi · 10 min · Orange River Boulevard
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Continue on Orange River Boulevard
1435 ft · 41 sec · Orange River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
119 m · 17 sec · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1234 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Buckingham and Cape Coral.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
4.33 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buckingham and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckingham to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Buckingham and 10 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buckingham and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
Fort Myers, Florida
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Sebring
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckingham and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).
#1 Buckingham
Buckingham is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.6750700, -81.7320300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.79 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
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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