How far is Cape Coral, FL from Safety Harbor, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Safety Harbor, FL is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Safety Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Safety Harbor.
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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
69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
23.3 mi · 27 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: Largo
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 686 West, CR 296: Roosevelt Boulevard, 118th Avenue North
2548 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 686 North
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.1 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road
3095 ft · 1 min · Ulmerton Road
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
783 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway
3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard
144 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto CR 611 North: Bayside Bridge, Clearwater
74 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.7 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Safety Harbor.
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
69.8 mi · 01h 15m
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 leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Safety Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Safety Harbor?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Osprey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Cape Coral and 67.4 miles from Safety Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.74 one way or $39.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Safety Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Osprey
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 Osprey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Safety Harbor. Straight-line distance: 108.72 mi (174.97 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 Safety Harbor
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
| Population | 17,964 |
| Coordinates | 27.9908500, -82.6931600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Safety Harbor (-82.69316, 27.99085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.74 | $39.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
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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