Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Burnt Store Marina, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Southwest Florida, the 20-mile trip from Cape Coral to Burnt Store Marina is a straightforward 35-minute drive. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Parkway, Santa Barbara Boulevard, and Burnt Store Road North to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical way to transition from the city atmosphere of Cape Coral to the waterfront setting of the marina. Given the short duration, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Store Road North | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Santa Barbara Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Burnt Store Road South | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Islamorada Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Cape Cole Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cobia Estates Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burnt Store Road North
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Burnt Store Marina, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Santa Barbara Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Barbara Boulevard
4
Turn left onto CR 884
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on CR 765
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Burnt Store Road South
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 765
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Burnt Store Road North
7
Turn left onto Islamorada Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Islamorada Boulevard
8
At end of road, turn right onto Cape Cole Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cape Cole Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Cobia Estates Drive
491 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cobia Estates Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Cobia Estates Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway
Turn left onto CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Cape Cole Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Cape Cole Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Cobia Estates Drive
Turn left onto Cobia Estates Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Burnt Store Marina, FL
Morning in Burnt Store Marina on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances local navigation with open stretches of road. You will spend about 37% of the journey on highways, giving the trip a functional feel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.6 miles on Burnt Store Road North, which serves as the primary artery for the latter half of your transit. As you leave the suburban streets of Cape Coral, the road character shifts, providing a clear path toward the coast. Navigating this 20-mile stretch is uncomplicated, making it a stress-free transition for any driver.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Burnt Store Road North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Cape Coral, FL
Full guide →Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Burnt Store Road North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burnt Store Marina, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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