How far is Cape Coral, FL from Bokeelia, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Bokeelia, FL is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Bokeelia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Bokeelia.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Santa Barbara Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Continue on Pine Island Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn right onto Stringfellow Road
7.1 mi · 17 min · Stringfellow Road
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Continue on Main Street
553 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Bokeelia.
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.
Stringfellow Road
Turn right onto Stringfellow Road
7.09 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bokeelia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Bokeelia?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Pine Island Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Cape Coral and 11.5 miles from Bokeelia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bokeelia.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Island Center
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 Pine Island Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Bokeelia. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.18 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 Bokeelia
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 1,780 |
| Coordinates | 26.7056300, -82.1589800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bokeelia (-82.15898, 26.70563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
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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