How far is Cape Coral, FL from Crystal Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Crystal Springs, FL is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Crystal Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Crystal Springs.
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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
101.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
2988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 39, FL 39A: Alexander Street, Buchman Highway
2127 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Alexander Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · Alexander Street
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Continue on Paul S Buchman Highway
7 mi · 9 min · Paul S Buchman Highway
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Turn right onto Bay Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Crystal Springs.
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
102 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Crystal Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Crystal Springs?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fruitville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Cape Coral and 75.2 miles from Crystal Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Crystal Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Fruitville
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 Fruitville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 112.56 mi (181.14 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 Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.1814000, -82.1575800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Springs (-82.15758, 28.1814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.80 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
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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