How far is Pine Island Center, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Pine Island Center, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.91 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.99 mi
17.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.99 mi
Kilometers
17.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.22 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Pine Island Center
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Island Center
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pine Island Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Iona
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Pine Island Center
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Cape Coral
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Island Center and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Island Center and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Island Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Pine Island Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest Pine Island Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    626 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Santa Barbara Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    77 m · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1120 ft · 28 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  9. 9

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Island Center and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Parkway
5.92 mi · 35%
Pine Island Road
3.95 mi · 23%
Santa Barbara Boulevard
2.82 mi · 17%
Cape Coral Parkway East
1.94 mi · 11%
Southwest Pine Island Road
1.53 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Parkway

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

5.8 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iona
00h 13m from Pine Island Center
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Island Center 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 Pine Island Center to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Pine Island Center and 8.8 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Island Center and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Iona

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

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

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Fort Myers, Florida

20 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

55 mi away
909 King Highway
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Sarasota, Florida

107 mi away
1993 Main Street
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Bradenton, Florida

119 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Island Center and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.69 km).

Pine Island Center

#1 Pine Island Center

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population1,854
Coordinates26.6136900, -82.1181500
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: Pine Island Road (-82.118149, 26.613658)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.90 $2.94 $5.88
Diesel $4.35 $2.61 $5.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Island Center and Cape Coral. The current time is 20:29:25.

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.