How far is Cape Coral, FL from Belleair Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Belleair Beach, FL is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Belleair Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Belleair Beach.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: East Bay Drive, Roosevelt Boulevard
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
662 ft · 19 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East Bay Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · East Bay Drive
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Continue on West Bay Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Bay Drive
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Continue on South Belleair Causeway
1 km · 2 min · South Belleair Causeway
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Continue on Causeway Boulevard
2807 ft · 1 min · Causeway Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
1892 ft · 46 sec · Gulf Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Belleair Beach.
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 North
Merge slight left
69.8 mi · 01h 15m
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 Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Belleair Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Belleair Beach?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Osprey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Cape Coral and 68 miles from Belleair Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Belleair Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Osprey
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 Osprey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Belleair Beach. Straight-line distance: 108.84 mi (175.16 km).
#1 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belleair Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,595 |
| Coordinates | 27.9230800, -82.8431600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belleair Beach (-82.84316, 27.92308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
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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