How far is Longboat Key, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Longboat Key, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Sarasota County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longboat Key and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longboat Key and Cape Coral.
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Start on Gulf of Mexico Drive
5.8 mi · 10 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Continue on South Gulf of Mexico Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Continue on John Ringling Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · John Ringling Parkway
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Continue on Boulevard of the Presidents
2353 ft · 1 min · Boulevard of the Presidents
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Saint Armands Circle
737 ft · 25 sec · John Ringling Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto John Ringling Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · John Ringling Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout
91 m · 10 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Exit the rotary onto Tamiami Trail
981 ft · 26 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Fruitville Road
6 mi · 11 min · Fruitville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longboat Key and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 47.2 miles from Longboat Key and 55.7 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.06 one way or $30.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longboat Key and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
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 Longboat Key and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 73.17 mi (117.76 km).
#1 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.15 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
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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