How far is Cape Coral, FL from Apollo Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
118.25 mi
02h 24m
Flight
88.23 mi
142 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.23 mi
Kilometers
142 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.25 mi
Kilometers
190.3 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apollo Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 15, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-15T07:48
Arrive Apollo Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
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
Venice Gardens
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
59.2 mi
01h 12m
To Apollo Beach
59 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Apollo Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Apollo Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

    109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard

    19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

    2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuckers Grade

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach, Big Bend Road

    2648 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Bend Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard

    640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Apollo Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
88.6 mi · 75%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 9%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 4%
Big Bend Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Venice Gardens
01h 12m from Cape Coral
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Apollo Beach?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Venice Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Cape Coral and 59 miles from Apollo Beach.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Venice Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Venice Gardens, 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 Venice Gardens.

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

32 mi away
1993 Main Street
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Port Charlotte, Florida

36 mi away
909 King Highway
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Bradenton, Florida

47 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
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Fort Myers, Florida

68 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 88.23 mi (142 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Apollo Beach

#2 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $17.30
Round trip
$34.59
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.30 $34.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.90 $20.42 $40.83
Diesel $4.35 $18.14 $36.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Apollo Beach. The current time is 07:48:18.

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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.