Cape Coral to Fellsmere is 162.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m via Industrial Drive and I-95, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the Sunshine State. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility in your departure time and how you choose to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi
46m
Park Street
31.3 mi
39m
I 95
26.7 mi
28m
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi
34m
FL 78
14.8 mi
18m
Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi
9m
I 75
4.3 mi
4m
North Bridge Street
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Industrial Drive
— 34.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Fellsmere, FL.
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Start on this road
95 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft·9 sec·Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi·2 min·Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Cape Coral Bridge Road
5
Turn slight right onto College Parkway
0.3 mi·38 sec·College Parkway
6
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.2 mi·45 sec·Cape Coral Bridge Road
7
Turn slight left
210 ft·11 sec
8
Turn slight left onto FL 867
3.0 mi·5 min·McGregor Boulevard
9
Turn right
219 ft·9 sec
10
Continue on Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi·9 min·Colonial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 NorthUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 141Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La BelleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto FL 80
24 mi·34 min·Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi·6 min·North Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto FL 78
15 mi·18 min·FL 78
17
Continue on US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi·4 min·US 27; FL 78
18
Take the exit
358 ft·10 sec
19
Turn left onto FL 78 Detour
34 mi·46 min·Industrial Drive
20
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi·6 min·Parrott Avenue
21
Turn right onto FL 70
31 mi·39 min·Park Street
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 95
27 mi·28 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 156Toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
26
Turn left onto CR 512
2.6 mi·4 min·Fellsmere Road
27
Continue on CR 512
0.5 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
28
Turn right
56 ft·4 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 162.8-mile drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for an unhurried arrival in Fellsmere. With a total travel time of under 4 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but a single break around the halfway point is practical. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the initial 34.4-mile stretch on Industrial Drive, as services might be more spaced out there compared to the interstate sections. The estimated fuel cost is $26, so plan accordingly before you set off.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.4 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fellsmere, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Coral, FL
This is one driving day of about 162.8 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Industrial Drive for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 159.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.4 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
8
16.1 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
6
40.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Turn left onto FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
132.1 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
6
159.2 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.91 one way
$51.83 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$28.19
$56.38
premium
$4.72
$30.27
$60.54
diesel
$5.61
$35.94
$71.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station
Fort Myers, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Okeechobee, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Okeechobee, Florida
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Okeechobee, Florida
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Okeechobee, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fort Myers, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Cape Coral, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Fort Myers, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 6
Blink: 4
Other: 3
Tesla Destination: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
Efficient EV
40.7
0
$14.25
$6.51
EV Truck/SUV
65.1
0
$22.79
$10.42
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Late night
in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fellsmere, FL
Late night
in Fellsmere on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 31% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 3h 39m drive on surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 34.4 miles along Industrial Drive. You'll notice the transition from urban or industrial areas to more open highway cruising as you make your way north. The latter half of the trip will likely involve more consistent speeds on the interstate.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on Industrial Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 162.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.6 miles (FL 29 / North Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Fellsmere, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 162.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fellsmere, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.6 miles (FL 29 / North Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fellsmere, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
