How far is Venice Gardens, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Venice Gardens, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Venice Gardens and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venice Gardens and Cape Coral.
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Start on Shamrock Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Shamrock Boulevard
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Turn right onto Center Road
2597 ft · 1 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 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 Venice Gardens and Cape Coral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Venice Gardens 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 Venice Gardens to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Punta Gorda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Venice Gardens and 32 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Venice Gardens and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Punta Gorda
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 Punta Gorda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Venice Gardens and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 45.17 mi (72.7 km).
#1 Venice Gardens
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 7,104 |
| Coordinates | 27.0731100, -82.4076000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
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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