How far is Cape Coral, FL from Manatee Road, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Manatee Road, FL is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Manatee Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Manatee Road.
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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
115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
559 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 56
1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
9.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 54
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Take the ramp slight right toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville
2706 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
48.5 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 19th Avenue
2336 ft · 57 sec · Northwest 19th Avenue
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Continue on Manatee Springs Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Manatee Springs Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 83 Court
2734 ft · 2 min · Northwest 83 Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 120th Street
845 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 120th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 85th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Northwest 85th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 85th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Manatee Road.
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
116 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Manatee Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Manatee Road?
The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Cape Coral and 129.7 miles from Manatee Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.04 one way or $76.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Manatee Road.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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 Temple Terrace.
Union Station
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Dade City, Florida
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Manatee Road. Straight-line distance: 212.15 mi (341.43 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 Manatee Road
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 29.5130200, -82.9142900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manatee Road (-82.91429, 29.51302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $38.04 | $76.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.90 | $89.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
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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