How far is Holmes Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Holmes Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
111.39 mi
02h 06m
Flight
79.67 mi
128.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.39 mi
Kilometers
179.26 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Holmes Beach
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmes Beach
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmes Beach
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
Warm Mineral Springs
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From Holmes Beach
51.4 mi
01h 03m
To Cape Coral
60 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holmes Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
91°F
Tuesday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holmes Beach and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holmes Beach and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Gulf Drive

    635 ft · 22 sec · Gulf Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Manatee Avenue

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street West

    96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue East

    2475 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue East

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Avenue East

    1166 ft · 30 sec · 7th Avenue East

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Manatee Avenue East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manatee Avenue East

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 64 East

    3 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  19. 19

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holmes Beach and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 64 East
66.4 mi · 60%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 9%
Manatee Avenue
8.31 mi · 7%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 6%
Manatee Avenue East
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 64 East

Keep slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 45m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warm Mineral Springs
01h 03m from Holmes Beach
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holmes Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holmes Beach to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Warm Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Holmes Beach and 60 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warm Mineral Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warm Mineral Springs, 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 Warm Mineral Springs.

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

21 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

41 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

52 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

56 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmes Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 79.67 mi (128.21 km).

Holmes Beach

#1 Holmes Beach

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Population4,304
Coordinates27.4953200, -82.7109300
Altitude1
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: Gulf Drive (-82.710888, 27.495335)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.88 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.60
7.86 gal · 29.76 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.30 $32.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.06 $36.12
Premium $4.90 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $4.35 $17.10 $34.19

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 Holmes Beach and Cape Coral. The current time is 18:15:21.

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.