How far is Cape Coral, FL from South Patrick Shores, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to South Patrick Shores, FL is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
199.73 mi
04h 21m
Flight
139.96 mi
225.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.96 mi
Kilometers
225.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.73 mi
Kilometers
321.44 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Patrick Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T20:45
Arrive South Patrick Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
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
Okeechobee
FL

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
99.9 mi
02h 10m
To South Patrick Shores
99.8 mi
02h 10m

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
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto College Parkway

    1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    64 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    67 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    109 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Street

    31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 404: Satellite Beach, Pineda Causeway, Patrick Space Force Base

    1941 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pineda Causeway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Pineda Causeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 513: Patrick Space Force Base

    1403 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Patrick Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Patrick Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Saint Georges Court

    51 m · 9 sec · Saint Georges Court

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive

    758 ft · 39 sec · Jolly Roger Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Saint Lucia Court

    851 ft · 36 sec · Saint Lucia Court

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Lucia Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
59.7 mi · 30%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 17%
Park Street
31.3 mi · 16%
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 12%
North Bridge Street
7.73 mi · 4%
Pineda Causeway
6.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

59.2 mi · 01h 03m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okeechobee
02h 10m from Cape Coral
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near South Patrick Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Cape Coral and 99.8 miles from South Patrick Shores.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 $29.24 one way or $58.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near South Patrick Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

1 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

66 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

96 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

114 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and South Patrick Shores. Straight-line distance: 139.96 mi (225.24 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 Patrick Shores

#2 South Patrick Shores

City in United States of America

Population5,875
Coordinates28.2022300, -80.6095000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: South Patrick Shores (-80.6095, 28.20223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $29.24
Round trip
$58.49
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.24 $58.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.40 $64.80
Premium $4.90 $34.52 $69.03
Diesel $4.35 $30.67 $61.33

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 Patrick Shores. The current time is 20:45:26.

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.