How far is Cape Coral, FL from Punta Gorda Isles, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Punta Gorda Isles, FL is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Punta Gorda Isles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Punta Gorda Isles.
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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
15.9 mi · 21 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Pompano Terrace
97 m · 13 sec · Pompano Terrace
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Turn right onto Shreve Street
1 km · 2 min · Shreve Street
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Turn left onto West Henry Street
3239 ft · 1 min · West Henry Street
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Turn straight onto West Marion Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Marion Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Marion Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Punta Gorda Isles.
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.
North Tamiami Trail
Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
15.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punta Gorda Isles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Punta Gorda Isles?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Suncoast Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Cape Coral and 15.6 miles from Punta Gorda Isles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punta Gorda Isles.
Stop Ideas Near Suncoast Estates
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 Suncoast Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Punta Gorda Isles. Straight-line distance: 25.77 mi (41.47 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 Punta Gorda Isles
City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 18,306 |
| Coordinates | 26.9175600, -82.0784200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Punta Gorda Isles (-82.07842, 26.91756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
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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