Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Charlotte Harbor, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Cape Coral to Charlotte Harbor is 32.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via North Tamiami Trail, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two nearby destinations. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a quick transit that won't eat up your day, making it ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a simple transfer between areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Tamiami Trail | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Tamiami Trail | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Coronado Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vincennes Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Tamiami Trail
— 16.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Charlotte Harbor, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
357 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
5
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vincennes Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coronado Parkway
7
Turn left onto CR 867A
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
8
Continue on CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 41
17 mi
·
22 min
·
North Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 41
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tamiami Trail
11
Continue on US 41
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
12
Arrive at destination
US 41
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vincennes Boulevard
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vincennes Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 41 / North Tamiami Trail
Turn left onto US 41 / North Tamiami Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
29.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 41 / Tamiami Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 41 / Tamiami Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Charlotte Harbor, FL
Afternoon in Charlotte Harbor on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m 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?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only a 2% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like North Tamiami Trail, Del Prado Boulevard North, and Del Prado Boulevard South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on North Tamiami Trail, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and navigation. The road personality shifts as you navigate through different local areas, requiring your attention for turns and traffic.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on North Tamiami Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 6 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): Navigation decision point; near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 52m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on North Tamiami Trail. 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): Navigation decision point; near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charlotte Harbor, 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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