How far is Cape Coral, FL from North Port, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to North Port, FL is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.38 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.66 mi
60.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.38 mi
Kilometers
71.43 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Port
Sat, May 30, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-30T01:50
Arrive North Port
Sat, May 30, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
22.2 mi
00h 36m
To North Port
22.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 25 min · Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Port Boulevard

    52 m · 5 sec · North Port Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Port Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Tamiami Trail
16.8 mi · 38%
Tamiami Trail
14.6 mi · 33%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 15%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 12%
Coronado Parkway
0.63 mi · 1%
Vincennes Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte Park
00h 36m from Cape Coral
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near North Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 22.2 miles from Cape Coral and 22.2 miles from North Port.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near North Port.

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 North Port. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.61 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 North Port

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

Population73,738
Coordinates27.0442200, -82.2359300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: North Port (-82.23593, 27.04422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.51 $13.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.43
Premium $4.90 $7.69 $15.37
Diesel $4.35 $6.83 $13.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and North Port. The current time is 01:50:00.

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.