How far is Cape Coral, FL from The Meadows, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to The Meadows, FL is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and The Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and The Meadows.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
51.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West
794 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fruitville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn right onto Honore Avenue
2217 ft · 46 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Continue on Honore Avenue
156 m · 16 sec · Honore Avenue
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Turn left onto Taywood Meadows
1223 ft · 57 sec · Taywood Meadows
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ringwood Meadows
97 m · 16 sec · Ringwood Meadows
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Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Meadows
2987 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows
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Turn right onto Waterbridge Down
1029 ft · 45 sec · Waterbridge Down
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterbridge Down
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and The Meadows.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
51.8 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near The Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to The Meadows?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Port Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Cape Coral and 40.4 miles from The Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near The Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Port Charlotte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and The Meadows. Straight-line distance: 63.8 mi (102.67 km).
#1 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Meadows
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,994 |
| Coordinates | 27.3617100, -82.4689800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Meadows (-82.46898, 27.36171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.14 | $26.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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