How far is Port Charlotte, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Port Charlotte, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Charlotte and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Charlotte and Cape Coral.
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Start on Tamiami Trail
37 m · 10 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3.6 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Cross Street
3085 ft · 1 min · Cross Street
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Keep slight left
66 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
59 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Street
70 m · 6 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
16.7 mi · 23 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 Port Charlotte and Cape Coral.
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.
Tamiami Trail
Continue on Tamiami Trail
16.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Charlotte and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Charlotte to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Suncoast Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Port Charlotte and 19.8 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Charlotte and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Suncoast Estates
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 Suncoast Estates.
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Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Charlotte and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 29.86 mi (48.05 km).
#1 Port Charlotte
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
| Population | 54,392 |
| Coordinates | 26.9761700, -82.0906400 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
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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