How far is Cape Coral, FL from Silver Springs Shores, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
221.38 mi
04h 22m
Flight
175.66 mi
282.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.66 mi
Kilometers
282.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.38 mi
Kilometers
356.28 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Springs Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Silver Springs Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Apollo Beach
FL

Census designated place

From Cape Coral
110.9 mi
02h 11m
To Silver Springs Shores
110.5 mi
02h 11m

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
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Silver Springs Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Silver Springs Shores.

  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

    181.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 484: Belleview, Dunnellon

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 135th Street

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Southwest 135th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast 132nd Street Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast 132nd Street Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 92nd Loop

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 92nd Loop

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast 110th Street Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oak Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Emerald Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Emerald Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Spring Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Spring Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Water Road

    61 m · 11 sec · Water Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Water Track

    103 m · 15 sec · Water Track

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Track

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Silver Springs Shores.

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
182 mi · 82%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
Southwest 135th Street
5.66 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 2%
Southeast 132nd Street Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

182 mi · 03h 16m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apollo Beach
02h 11m from Cape Coral
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Silver Springs Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Silver Springs Shores?

The road trip is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Apollo Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Cape Coral and 110.5 miles from Silver Springs Shores.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Silver Springs Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Apollo Beach

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

32 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

50 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Silver Springs Shores. Straight-line distance: 175.66 mi (282.7 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Silver Springs Shores

#2 Silver Springs Shores

Census-designated place in Marion County, Florida

Population6,539
Coordinates29.1044200, -82.0206400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Silver Springs Shores (-82.02064, 29.10442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.57 L · about $32.40
Round trip
$64.79
15.62 gal · 59.14 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.40 $64.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.89 $71.79
Premium $4.90 $38.24 $76.48
Diesel $4.35 $33.97 $67.95

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 Silver Springs Shores. The current time is 01:51:16.

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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.