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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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 Bradenton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Bradenton 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
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Bradenton, Arcadia
2002 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 70
1245 ft · 24 sec · State Road 70
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Continue on 53rd Avenue East
5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 15th Street East
1437 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on 301 Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East
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Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue East
1255 ft · 25 sec · 44th Avenue East
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Continue on 44th Avenue Connector
576 ft · 13 sec · 44th Avenue Connector
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Turn left onto Cortez Road
8.5 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Drive North
63 m · 7 sec · Gulf Drive North
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Turn right
66 m · 16 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 Cape Coral and Bradenton 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
59 mi · 01h 03m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warm Mineral Springs.
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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).
#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 Bradenton Beach
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 27.4669800, -82.7039900 |
| Altitude | -3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradenton Beach (-82.70399, 27.46698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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