How far is Cape Coral, FL from Gateway, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Gateway, FL is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Gateway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Gateway.
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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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Continue on College Parkway
2.9 mi · 5 min · College Parkway
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Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
1879 ft · 38 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Gateway Boulevard
42 m · 2 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gateway Boulevard;Commerce Lakes Drive
28 m · 5 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Gateway Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gateway Boulevard
28 m · 9 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Gateway Boulevard
1951 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gateway Greens Drive
1088 ft · 55 sec · Gateway Greens Drive
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Turn right onto Mahogany Run
103 m · 18 sec · Mahogany Run
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Turn right onto Bent Pine Drive
607 ft · 29 sec · Bent Pine Drive
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Turn right onto Persimmon Court
64 m · 9 sec · Persimmon Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Persimmon Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Gateway.
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.
Daniels Parkway
Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
7.74 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gateway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Gateway?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Villas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Cape Coral and 7.7 miles from Gateway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gateway.
Stop Ideas Near Villas
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 Villas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Gateway. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.88 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 Gateway
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 8,401 |
| Coordinates | 26.5775700, -81.7503600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gateway (-81.75036, 26.57757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
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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