How far is Cape Coral, FL from Saint James City, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Saint James City, FL is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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 Saint James City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Saint James City.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Santa Barbara Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Continue on Pine Island Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road
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Continue on Oleander Street
2162 ft · 1 min · Oleander Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Poinciana Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poinciana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Saint James City.
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.
Stringfellow Road
Turn left onto Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Saint James City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Saint James City?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Pine Island Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Cape Coral and 12.1 miles from Saint James City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Saint James City.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Island Center
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 Pine Island Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Saint James City. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 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 Saint James City
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 3,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.4975800, -82.0784300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James City (-82.07843, 26.49758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
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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