How far is Cape Coral, FL from West Bradenton, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to West Bradenton, FL is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.41 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.73 mi
123.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.73 mi
Kilometers
123.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.41 mi
Kilometers
156.76 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bradenton
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive West Bradenton
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Port
FL

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

From Cape Coral
48.8 mi
01h 03m
To West Bradenton
48.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and West Bradenton.

  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

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs

    2091 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Road 64 East

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Manatee Avenue East

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue East

  16. 16

    Continue on Manatee Avenue West

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Manatee Avenue West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 53rd Street West

    1445 ft · 1 min · 53rd Street West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Drive Northwest

    151 m · 22 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Hillcrest Drive

    1020 ft · 47 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Drive Northwest

    89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
63.1 mi · 65%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 11%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 7%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 5%
State Road 64 East
3.44 mi · 4%
Manatee Avenue West
3.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.6 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Port
01h 03m from Cape Coral
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Bradenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to West Bradenton?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

North Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Cape Coral and 48.7 miles from West Bradenton.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Bradenton.

Stop Ideas Near North Port

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

18 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

55 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and West Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 76.73 mi (123.49 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
West Bradenton

#2 West Bradenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,192
Coordinates27.5025400, -82.6139900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: West Bradenton (-82.61399, 27.50254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $14.27
Round trip
$28.54
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.27 $28.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.90 $16.84 $33.68
Diesel $4.35 $14.96 $29.93

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and West Bradenton. The current time is 18:42:54.

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.