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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Hudson, FL is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.61 mi
03h 30m
Flight
132.57 mi
213.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.57 mi
Kilometers
213.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.61 mi
Kilometers
258.47 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 12:53 PM EST
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Nov 8, 4:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-11-08T09:23
Arrive Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 12:53 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
The Meadows
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
80.5 mi
01h 45m
To Hudson
80.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 39 min

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Hudson Avenue

    88 m · 12 sec · Hudson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
70.2 mi · 44%
US 19 North
24.6 mi · 15%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 12%
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 7%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Meadows
01h 45m from Cape Coral
Leave By
9:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

The Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Cape Coral and 80.2 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Meadows

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Meadows, 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 The Meadows.

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

7 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

14 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

57 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 132.57 mi (213.35 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hudson

Hudson is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.3644500, -82.6934300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Hudson (-82.69343, 28.36445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.45 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.49
11.34 gal · 42.9 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $21.74 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.32 $24.51 $49.02
Premium $4.66 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.92 $33.58 $67.17

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Hudson. The current time is 09:23:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.