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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Bradenton Beach, FL is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
100.01 mi
02h 14m
Flight
77.84 mi
125.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.84 mi
Kilometers
125.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.01 mi
Kilometers
160.95 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradenton Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive Bradenton Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Warm Mineral Springs
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
50.1 mi
01h 07m
To Bradenton Beach
50 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
Bradenton Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Friday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Bradenton 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

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Bradenton, Arcadia

    2002 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Road 70

    1245 ft · 24 sec · State Road 70

  15. 15

    Continue on 53rd Avenue East

    5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 15th Street East

    1437 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street East

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 301 Boulevard East

    1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue East

    1255 ft · 25 sec · 44th Avenue East

  19. 19

    Continue on 44th Avenue Connector

    576 ft · 13 sec · 44th Avenue Connector

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cortez Road

    8.5 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Drive North

    63 m · 7 sec · Gulf Drive North

  22. 22

    Turn right

    66 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Bradenton 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
59.5 mi · 59%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 10%
Cortez Road
8.5 mi · 9%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 6%
53rd Avenue East
5.25 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

59 mi · 01h 03m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warm Mineral Springs
01h 07m from Cape Coral
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Bradenton Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Warm Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Cape Coral and 50 miles from Bradenton Beach.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warm Mineral Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warm Mineral Springs, 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 Warm Mineral Springs.

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

21 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

41 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

52 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

56 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Bradenton Beach. Straight-line distance: 77.84 mi (125.27 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Bradenton Beach

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,273
Coordinates27.4669800, -82.7039900
Altitude-3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Bradenton Beach (-82.70399, 27.46698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.28
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.64 $29.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $4.90 $17.28 $34.57
Diesel $4.35 $15.36 $30.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Bradenton Beach. The current time is 03:31:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.