How far is Cape Coral, FL from Fruitville, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Fruitville, FL is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
77.27 mi
01h 40m
Flight
61.54 mi
99.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.54 mi
Kilometers
99.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.27 mi
Kilometers
124.35 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fruitville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T14:38
Arrive Fruitville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Port Charlotte
FL

A city in Charlotte County, Florida.

From Cape Coral
38.7 mi
00h 50m
To Fruitville
38.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Fruitville.

  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

    49.1 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Sarasota

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    542 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bee Ridge Road

    1817 ft · 45 sec · Bee Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cattlemen Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Cattlemen Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Palmer Boulevard

    1960 ft · 56 sec · Palmer Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Albritton Avenue

    1069 ft · 47 sec · Albritton Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albritton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Fruitville.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
49.6 mi · 64%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 8%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 7%
Cattlemen Road
1.92 mi · 2%
Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

49.1 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Charlotte
00h 50m from Cape Coral
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Fruitville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Fruitville?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Port Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Cape Coral and 38.6 miles from Fruitville.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Charlotte

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte.

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

6 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

39 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

59 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

68 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Fruitville. Straight-line distance: 61.54 mi (99.04 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Fruitville

#2 Fruitville

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population13,224
Coordinates27.3297700, -82.4576000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Fruitville (-82.4576, 27.32977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.65
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.32 $22.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.90 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $4.35 $11.88 $23.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Fruitville. The current time is 14:38:03.

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.