How far is Cape Coral, FL from North Brooksville, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to North Brooksville, FL is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and North Brooksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and North Brooksville.
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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
135.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Dade City
600 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Blanton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Blanton Road
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Continue on Lake Lola Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road
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Continue on Spring Lake Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Spring Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Yontz Road
2607 ft · 1 min · Yontz Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yontz Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and North Brooksville.
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
135 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near North Brooksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to North Brooksville?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Cape Coral and 88.4 miles from North Brooksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near North Brooksville.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and North Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 141.7 mi (228.05 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 North Brooksville
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 28.5730500, -82.4081500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Brooksville (-82.40815, 28.57305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.73 | $57.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.19 | $54.37 |
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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