How far is Cape Coral, FL from Sharpes, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Sharpes, FL is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.26 mi
04h 25m
Flight
148.31 mi
238.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.31 mi
Kilometers
238.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.26 mi
Kilometers
319.07 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpes
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T21:58
Arrive Sharpes
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bartow
FL

County seat of Polk County, Florida

From Cape Coral
99.3 mi
02h 12m
To Sharpes
99 mi
02h 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
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Sharpes.

  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

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North

    764 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528: International Airport, Cocoa

    1384 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.3 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    29.9 mi · 32 min · Beachline Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Cocoa, Titusville

    748 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Titusville

    603 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Cocoa Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cocoa Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Canaveral Groves Boulevard

    6 m · 1 sec · Canaveral Groves Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canaveral Groves Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
87.9 mi · 44%
Beachline Expressway
29.9 mi · 15%
North Buena Vista Drive
19.5 mi · 10%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.5 mi · 9%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
Southern Connector Extension
7.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

45.7 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
02h 12m from Cape Coral
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Sharpes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Sharpes?

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Cape Coral and 99 miles from Sharpes.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Sharpes.

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

16 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Sebring

60 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Sharpes. Straight-line distance: 148.31 mi (238.68 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Sharpes

#2 Sharpes

Census designated place in Florida, United States

Population3,411
Coordinates28.4322300, -80.7600500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Sharpes (-80.76005, 28.43223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.07
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.04 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.17 $64.34
Premium $4.90 $34.27 $68.54
Diesel $4.35 $30.45 $60.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Sharpes. The current time is 21:58:10.

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.