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 EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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 Sarasota County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs
2091 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 64 East
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue East
2.3 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue West
3.1 mi · 7 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto 53rd Street West
1445 ft · 1 min · 53rd Street West
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
151 m · 22 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
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Continue on Hillcrest Drive
1020 ft · 47 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
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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.
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
62.6 mi · 01h 07m
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 Mostly Sunny 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near West Bradenton.
Stop Ideas Near North Port
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 North Port.
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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).
#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 West Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 27.5025400, -82.6139900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bradenton (-82.61399, 27.50254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.80 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
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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