How far is Homosassa, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Homosassa, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.32 mi
03h 27m
Flight
158.6 mi
255.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.6 mi
Kilometers
255.24 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.32 mi
Kilometers
320.78 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Homosassa
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homosassa
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homosassa
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ruskin
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Homosassa
101.3 mi
01h 43m
To Cape Coral
98.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 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 Homosassa and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homosassa and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on West Woodland Place

    35 m · 7 sec · West Woodland Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Yulee Drive

    55 m · 7 sec · West Yulee Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Yulee Drive

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Yulee Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Yulee Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Yulee Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Bradshaw Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Bradshaw Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2996 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    35.8 mi · 38 min · Suncoast Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills

    2463 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Road 54

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Road 54

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 56

    2366 ft · 39 sec · State Road 56

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    839 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    2119 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  23. 23

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  25. 25

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
118 mi · 59%
Suncoast Parkway
35.8 mi · 18%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
State Road 54
9.48 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

75.3 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruskin
01h 43m from Homosassa
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homosassa 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 Homosassa to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Homosassa and 98.1 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homosassa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Ruskin

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

26 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 158.6 mi (255.24 km).

Homosassa

#1 Homosassa

Census designated place

Population2,578
Coordinates28.7813700, -82.6151000
Altitude0
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: West Woodland Place (-82.615146, 28.781301)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $29.16
Round trip
$58.32
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.16 $58.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.31 $64.62
Premium $4.90 $34.42 $68.84
Diesel $4.35 $30.58 $61.16

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 Homosassa and Cape Coral. The current time is 18:41:13.

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.