Road Trips from Cape Coral, FL
Looking for a quick escape from Cape Coral? You've got options. Several destinations are within an hour's drive, perfect for a day trip with park access. If you're up for a longer haul, there are also several routes over 100 miles, offering a more substantial drive with higher scores, some taking you towards Tampa Bay or even up the coast. Consider what kind of drive you want – mostly surface roads for a relaxed pace, or a higher percentage of highway for efficiency.
Total Routes
33
Shortest
4.1h
With Parks Nearby
29
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
Perry, FL
6h 33m322 mi one way
This is your longest option at 322 miles, requiring 6.6 hours. It has the highest drive score of 10 and is mostly flat terrain. It also includes park access, specifically De Soto National Memorial, making it a dedicated road trip.
Chiefland, FL
5h 4m254.2 mi one way
Trenton, FL
5h 20m265 mi one way
Crystal River, FL
4h 8m208.8 mi one way
Merritt Island, FL
4h 40m204.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
12 total in this range
Port Saint Joe, FL
9h 29m448.8 mi one way
Malone, FL
8h 50m473.5 mi one way
East Pensacola Heights, FL
10h 51m588.4 mi one way
Ferry Pass, FL
10h 44m586.3 mi one way
Goulding, FL
10h 50m590.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Perry, FL
6h 33m322 mi one way
Chiefland, FL
5h 4m254.2 mi one way
Trenton, FL
5h 20m265 mi one way
Crystal River, FL
4h 8m208.8 mi one way
Perry, FL
6h 33m322 mi one way
Trenton, FL
5h 20m265 mi one way
Crystal River, FL
4h 8m208.8 mi one way
Edgewater, FL
4h 56m217.6 mi one way
Perry, FL
6h 33m322 mi one way
Chiefland, FL
5h 4m254.2 mi one way
Trenton, FL
5h 20m265 mi one way
Crystal River, FL
4h 8m208.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, with numerous parks accessible on shorter trips. Longer drives are also comfortable.
Summer
Summer heat makes shorter drives to parks appealing. Longer highway routes will be hot, but air-conditioned vehicles make them feasible.
Fall
Fall offers ideal weather for both short park excursions and the longer, higher-drive-score routes.
Winter
Winter provides excellent weather for all trips, from quick drives to parks to the extensive 300+ mile journeys.
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