How far is Cape Coral, FL from Captiva, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Captiva, FL is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 57m.
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.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Captiva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Captiva.
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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 · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto College Parkway
1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1191 ft · 44 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Turn right onto McGregor Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Continue on McGregor Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Continue on McGregor Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Continue on Sanibel Causeway
2.9 mi · 6 min · Sanibel Causeway
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Continue on Causeway Road
2222 ft · 1 min · Causeway Road
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Turn straight
121 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Periwinkle Way
2.4 mi · 5 min · Periwinkle Way
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Turn slight right onto Palm Ridge Road
2225 ft · 1 min · Palm Ridge Road
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Continue on Sanibel-Captiva Road
7.4 mi · 16 min · Sanibel-Captiva Road
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Continue on Captiva Drive
2.9 mi · 9 min · Captiva Drive
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Turn right onto Andy Rosse Lane
46 m · 7 sec · Andy Rosse Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Andy Rosse Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Captiva.
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.
Sanibel-Captiva Road
Continue on Sanibel-Captiva Road
7.38 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Captiva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Captiva?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Sanibel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Cape Coral and 13.7 miles from Captiva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Captiva.
Stop Ideas Near Sanibel
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 Sanibel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Captiva. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 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 Captiva
Captiva is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.5220200, -82.1892600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Captiva (-82.18926, 26.52202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.83 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
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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