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

The driving distance from Osprey, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
70.15 mi
01h 21m
Flight
55 mi
88.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55 mi
Kilometers
88.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.15 mi
Kilometers
112.9 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Fri, May 15, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Osprey
Fri, May 15, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osprey
2026-05-14T23:17
Arrive Cape Coral
Fri, May 15, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osprey
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 Osprey
35 mi
00h 40m
To Cape Coral
35.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bay Street

    14 m · 6 sec · West Bay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Laurel Road East

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Laurel Road East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  11. 11

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  13. 13

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osprey 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
38 mi · 54%
Tamiami Trail
14.9 mi · 21%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 9%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 9%
Laurel Road East
2.81 mi · 4%
Tuckers Grade
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

37.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbour Heights
00h 40m from Osprey
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osprey and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osprey to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 35 miles from Osprey and 35.1 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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
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Fort Myers, Florida

36 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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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 Osprey and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 55 mi (88.52 km).

Osprey

#1 Osprey

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population6,100
Coordinates27.1961600, -82.4903700
Altitude3
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 Bay Street (-82.490372, 27.196209)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.57
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.29 $20.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.90 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $4.35 $10.79 $21.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Osprey and Cape Coral. The current time is 23:17:49.

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.