Origin
Fort Myers, FL
Morning in Fort Myers on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Fort Myers and Cape Coral, this 11.1-mile connection is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a total fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for those traveling within Florida. You will navigate primarily via Fowler Street, College Parkway, and Summerlin Road to reach your destination. Because the distance is so short, there is no need for overnight stops or complex logistical planning. This route serves as a practical link between these two Florida cities, offering a no-nonsense path for your local travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fowler Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| College Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Summerlin Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hanson Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cape Coral Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Boy Scout Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ironbridge Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fowler Street
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on this road
438 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
327 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Hanson Street
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hanson Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hanson Street
5
Continue on Hanson Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanson Street
6
Turn left onto Fowler Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
8
Turn straight onto CR 869
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft
·
6 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
14
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
15
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ironbridge Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hanson Street
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Fowler Street
Turn left onto Fowler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
ENE 6 to 12 mph
0% chance
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
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 as you transition between city streets and more fluid corridors. About 30% of your journey will take place on highways, providing a brief change of pace from the local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.1-mile segment along Fowler Street, which helps keep the drive moving steadily. Because this is a short, mixed-profile route, you will find it shifts quickly from urban surface streets to more open parkways. You should be prepared for a variety of traffic patterns throughout the 21-minute duration, as the road character adapts to the transition between the two municipalities.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Fowler Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ironbridge Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (Fowler Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
18 ft
-1 ft
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
25 ft
Highest Point
18 ft
~0.8 mi in
Elevation Range
20 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Myers, FL
Full guide →Fort Myers is a booming town with great weather, entertainment and a casual feel in Southwest Florida. It was the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, and it remains a popular spot for "snowbirds" from northern states.
Arriving 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 21m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Fowler Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Cape Coral, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (Fowler Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cape Coral, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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