How far is Cape Coral, FL from Saint Pete Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Saint Pete Beach, FL is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
117.19 mi
02h 25m
Flight
93.91 mi
151.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.91 mi
Kilometers
151.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.19 mi
Kilometers
188.6 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Pete Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T17:32
Arrive Saint Pete Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Venice Gardens
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Cape Coral
58.7 mi
01h 12m
To Saint Pete Beach
58.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
Saint Pete Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Saturday
Using South Pasadena as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Saint Pete Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Saint Pete Beach.

  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

    10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuckers Grade

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward FL 682 West, US 19 North: Pinellas Bayway, St Pete Beach

    1815 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pinellas Bayway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Pinellas Bayway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gulf Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulf Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Saint Pete Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
70.2 mi · 60%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
11.4 mi · 10%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 9%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 6%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Venice Gardens
01h 12m from Cape Coral
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Saint Pete Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Saint Pete Beach?

The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Venice Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Cape Coral and 58.5 miles from Saint Pete Beach.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Saint Pete Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Venice Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Venice Gardens, 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 Venice Gardens.

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

32 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

36 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

47 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

68 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Saint Pete Beach. Straight-line distance: 93.91 mi (151.14 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Saint Pete Beach

#2 Saint Pete Beach

City in Florida, USA

Population9,529
Coordinates27.7253100, -82.7412100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Saint Pete Beach (-82.74121, 27.72531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.98 $37.96
Premium $4.90 $20.22 $40.44
Diesel $4.35 $17.97 $35.93

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Saint Pete Beach. The current time is 17:32:45.

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.