How far is South Venice, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from South Venice, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 01h 19m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Venice and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Venice and Cape Coral.
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Start on Hudson Road
51 m · 10 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Sterling Road
1507 ft · 1 min · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto West Baffin Road
1 km · 2 min · West Baffin Road
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Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Tamiami Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Tamiami Trail
2802 ft · 57 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn slight left
531 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Jacaranda Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Naples
2107 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 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 South Venice 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving South Venice 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 South Venice to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 33.4 miles from South Venice and 33.5 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Venice and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights
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 Harbour Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Venice and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 44.77 mi (72.05 km).
#1 South Venice
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 13,949 |
| Coordinates | 27.0531100, -82.4242600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.55 | $23.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
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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