How far is Fish Hawk, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Fish Hawk, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.81 mi
02h 25m
Flight
90.41 mi
145.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.41 mi
Kilometers
145.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.81 mi
Kilometers
192.82 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM EDT
Return by in Fish Hawk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fish Hawk
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fish Hawk
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
Nokomis
FL

City in Illinois, United States

From Fish Hawk
63.8 mi
01h 12m
To Cape Coral
56 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fish Hawk and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Ternglade Drive

    850 ft · 40 sec · Ternglade Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Churchside Drive

    82 m · 12 sec · Churchside Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    85 m · 16 sec · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fishhawk Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Fishhawk Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Boyette Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Boyette Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gibsonton Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gibsonton Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    50.2 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  18. 18

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fish Hawk and Cape Coral.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibsonton Drive
94.3 mi · 79%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 9%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 5%
Fishhawk Boulevard
3.89 mi · 3%
Boyette Road
3.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gibsonton Drive

Merge slight left

50.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nokomis
01h 12m from Fish Hawk
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fish Hawk and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fish Hawk to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Fish Hawk and 56 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fish Hawk and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Nokomis

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

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

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

26 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

41 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

41 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

74 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fish Hawk and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 90.41 mi (145.5 km).

Fish Hawk

#1 Fish Hawk

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population14,087
Coordinates27.8505800, -82.2109200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Ternglade Drive (-82.210791, 27.849789)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $17.55
Round trip
$35.09
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.55 $35.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.44 $38.88
Premium $4.90 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $4.35 $18.40 $36.80

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fish Hawk and Cape Coral. The current time is 19:28:19.

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.