How far is Cape Coral, FL from New Port Richey, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to New Port Richey, FL is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.02 mi
03h 15m
Flight
125.4 mi
201.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.4 mi
Kilometers
201.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.02 mi
Kilometers
244.66 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Port Richey
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive New Port Richey
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EDT
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
Fruitville
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
76.2 mi
01h 37m
To New Port Richey
75.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and New Port Richey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and New Port Richey.

  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

    14.4 mi · 22 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Marine Parkway

    2280 ft · 1 min · Marine Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Grand Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Tennessee Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and New Port Richey.

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
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
70.2 mi · 46%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 13%
US 19 North
15 mi · 10%
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 8%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 7%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitville
01h 37m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near New Port Richey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to New Port Richey?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Fruitville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Cape Coral and 75.9 miles from New Port Richey.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near New Port Richey.

Stop Ideas Near Fruitville

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

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

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

7 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

18 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

53 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

61 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and New Port Richey. Straight-line distance: 125.4 mi (201.81 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
New Port Richey

#2 New Port Richey

City in Florida, United States

Population17,033
Coordinates28.2441800, -82.7192700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: New Port Richey (-82.71927, 28.24418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.31 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.55
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.27 $44.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.68 $49.36
Premium $4.90 $26.29 $52.58
Diesel $4.35 $23.36 $46.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and New Port Richey. The current time is 03:51:44.

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.