How far is Saint James City, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Saint James City, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint James City and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint James City and Cape Coral.
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Start on Poinciana Avenue
95 m · 19 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Oleander Street
2162 ft · 59 sec · Oleander Street
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Continue on Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road
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Turn right onto Pine Island Road Northwest
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road Northwest
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Continue on Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
626 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Santa Barbara Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1.7 mi · 4 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn slight left
77 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1120 ft · 28 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 Saint James City 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.
Stringfellow Road
Continue on Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint James City 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 Saint James City to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Pine Island Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Saint James City and 13.1 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint James City and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Island Center
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 Pine Island Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint James City and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 km).
#1 Saint James City
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 3,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.4975800, -82.0784300 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
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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