How far is Cape Coral, FL from Manasota Key, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Manasota Key, FL is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.38 mi
01h 29m
Flight
35.27 mi
56.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.27 mi
Kilometers
56.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.38 mi
Kilometers
89.13 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasota Key
Fri, May 29, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Fri, May 29, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-29T13:37
Arrive Manasota Key
Fri, May 29, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Charlotte Park
FL

Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida

From Cape Coral
27.7 mi
00h 44m
To Manasota Key
27.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Manasota Key Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using Rotonda West as the closest live forecast in the Charlotte County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Manasota Key.

  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

    16.8 mi · 23 min · North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tamiami Trail

    31 m · 2 sec · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Tamiami Trail

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto El Jobean Road

    16.1 mi · 24 min · El Jobean Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Beach Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    69 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Tamiami Trail
16.8 mi · 30%
El Jobean Road
16.1 mi · 29%
Tamiami Trail
8.53 mi · 15%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 12%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 9%
Beach Road
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Tamiami Trail

Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

16.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte Park
00h 44m from Cape Coral
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Manasota Key?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Charlotte Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Cape Coral and 27.7 miles from Manasota Key.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte Park

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

11 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

30 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

67 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

77 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Manasota Key. Straight-line distance: 35.27 mi (56.76 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Manasota Key

#2 Manasota Key

Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida

Population1,229
Coordinates26.9253400, -82.3520400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Manasota Key (-82.35204, 26.92534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.90 $9.55 $19.09
Diesel $4.35 $8.48 $16.97

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Manasota Key. The current time is 13:37:58.

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.