How far is Cape Coral, FL from South Brooksville, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to South Brooksville, FL is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.2 mi
03h 27m
Flight
138.9 mi
223.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.9 mi
Kilometers
223.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.2 mi
Kilometers
280.34 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Mon, Apr 20, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-19T19:13
Arrive South Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 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
Samoset
FL

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

From Cape Coral
87.2 mi
01h 43m
To South Brooksville
86.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and South Brooksville.

  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

    135.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Dade City

    600 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blanton Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Blanton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Lola Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Lake Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Spring Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cortez Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Cortez Boulevard

    1265 ft · 30 sec · Cortez Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cortez Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
136 mi · 78%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
Spring Lake Highway
6.11 mi · 4%
Cortez Boulevard
5.77 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 26m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Samoset
01h 43m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near South Brooksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to South Brooksville?

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Samoset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Cape Coral and 86.9 miles from South Brooksville.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near South Brooksville.

Stop Ideas Near Samoset

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

7 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

15 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

44 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and South Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 138.9 mi (223.53 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
South Brooksville

#2 South Brooksville

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,007
Coordinates28.5358200, -82.3840300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: South Brooksville (-82.38403, 28.53582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.27 $56.53
Premium $4.90 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $4.35 $26.75 $53.50

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 South Brooksville. The current time is 19:13:35.

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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.