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

The driving distance from West Bradenton, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
106.35 mi
01h 56m
Flight
76.73 mi
123.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.73 mi
Kilometers
123.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.16 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in West Bradenton
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradenton
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Cape Coral
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradenton
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
North Port
FL

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

From West Bradenton
48.7 mi
00h 58m
To Cape Coral
57.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue Drive Northwest

    89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1020 ft · 45 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Avenue Drive Northwest

    151 m · 27 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 53rd Street Northwest

    92 m · 13 sec · 53rd Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 53rd Street West

    1143 ft · 50 sec · 53rd Street West

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Manatee Avenue West

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 15th Street West

    96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West

  9. 9

    Continue on 6th Avenue East

    2475 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue East

  10. 10

    Continue on 7th Avenue East

    1166 ft · 30 sec · 7th Avenue East

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Manatee Avenue East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manatee Avenue East

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 64 East

    3 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  21. 21

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  23. 23

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradenton and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 64 East
66.4 mi · 62%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 10%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 6%
Manatee Avenue West
2.36 mi · 2%
Manatee Avenue East
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Road 64 East

Keep slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 45m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Port
00h 58m from West Bradenton
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

North Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from West Bradenton and 57.7 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Port

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Port, 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 North Port.

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

18 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

55 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradenton and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 76.73 mi (123.49 km).

West Bradenton

#1 West Bradenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,192
Coordinates27.5025400, -82.6139900
Altitude5
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: 5th Avenue Drive Northwest (-82.613988, 27.502793)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.21 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.11
7.5 gal · 28.42 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.56 $31.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.24 $34.47
Premium $4.90 $18.36 $36.72
Diesel $4.35 $16.31 $32.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bradenton and Cape Coral. The current time is 18:09:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.