How far is Zolfo Springs, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Zolfo Springs, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.47 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.84 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 29, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Zolfo Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zolfo Springs
2026-04-29T00:05
Arrive Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 29, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zolfo Springs
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
Harbour Heights
FL

Census designated place

From Zolfo Springs
37.2 mi
00h 44m
To Cape Coral
37.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Zolfo Springs and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zolfo Springs and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue

    75 m · 10 sec · 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  13. 13

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zolfo Springs 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Avenue
42.4 mi · 57%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 14%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 9%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 8%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 8%
Tuckers Grade
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

6th Avenue

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbour Heights
00h 44m from Zolfo Springs
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zolfo Springs 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 Zolfo Springs to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 37.2 miles from Zolfo Springs and 37.3 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zolfo Springs and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harbour Heights, 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 Harbour Heights.

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

6 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

36 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

65 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

72 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zolfo Springs and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.58 km).

Zolfo Springs

#1 Zolfo Springs

Town in Florida, USA

Population1,774
Coordinates27.4933700, -81.7959200
Altitude20
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: 6th Avenue (-81.79592, 27.493462)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.82
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.91 $21.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.09 $24.17
Premium $4.90 $12.88 $25.75
Diesel $4.35 $11.44 $22.88

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Zolfo Springs and Cape Coral. The current time is 00:05:39.

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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.