How far is Rotonda West, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Rotonda West, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.74 mi
01h 24m
Flight
30.55 mi
49.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.09 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Fri, May 29, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Rotonda West
Fri, May 29, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rotonda West
2026-05-29T12:26
Arrive Cape Coral
Fri, May 29, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rotonda West
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
Charlotte Park
FL

Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida

From Rotonda West
27.1 mi
00h 42m
To Cape Coral
27.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rotonda West and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Golfview Place

    44 m · 12 sec · Golfview Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Golfview Terrace

    157 m · 28 sec · Golfview Terrace

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Golfview Road

    1248 ft · 57 sec · Golfview Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rotonda Circle

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Rotonda Circle

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard North

    753 ft · 28 sec · Rotonda Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunnybrook Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Sunnybrook Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South McCall Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · South McCall Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Cross Street

    3085 ft · 1 min · Cross Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    66 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    59 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cross Street

    70 m · 6 sec · Cross Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  18. 18

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rotonda West 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamiami Trail
24.6 mi · 45%
South McCall Road
11.2 mi · 21%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 12%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 11%
Rotonda Circle
2.88 mi · 5%
Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte Park
00h 42m from Rotonda West
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rotonda West 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 Rotonda West to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Charlotte Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Rotonda West and 27.7 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte Park

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

11 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

30 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

67 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

77 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rotonda West and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.16 km).

Rotonda West

#1 Rotonda West

Census designated place

Population3,435
Coordinates26.8836800, -82.2900900
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: Golfview Place (-82.290267, 26.884052)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.01
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.01 $16.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.90 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $4.35 $8.40 $16.79

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Rotonda West and Cape Coral. The current time is 12:26:07.

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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.