How far is Cape Coral, FL from Zolfo Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Zolfo Springs, FL is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
74.01 mi
01h 44m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.01 mi
Kilometers
119.11 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zolfo Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 29, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-29T01:30
Arrive Zolfo Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Harbour Heights
FL

Census designated place

From Cape Coral
37.1 mi
00h 52m
To Zolfo Springs
36.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Zolfo Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Zolfo Springs.

  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

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North

    764 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    97 m · 10 sec · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Zolfo Springs.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
42.9 mi · 58%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 14%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 9%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 8%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 7%
Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Merge slight left

38.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbour Heights
00h 52m from Cape Coral
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Zolfo Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Zolfo Springs?

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Harbour Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Cape Coral and 36.9 miles from Zolfo Springs.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Zolfo Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

6 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

36 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

65 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

72 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Zolfo Springs. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.58 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Zolfo Springs

#2 Zolfo Springs

Town in Florida, USA

Population1,774
Coordinates27.4933700, -81.7959200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Zolfo Springs (-81.79592, 27.49337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.65
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.83 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.00 $23.99
Premium $4.90 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $4.35 $11.35 $22.71

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Zolfo Springs. The current time is 01:30:09.

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.