Origin
Pinewood, FL
Late night in Pinewood on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinewood, 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
2h 52m
Distance
149.4 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinewood, FL
Jacob Evans
Cape Coral, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Pinewood to Cape Coral is 149 miles and takes about 2 hours 52 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from one part of the state to another. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the trip. With a single recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey. It’s a straightforward connection between two points, making it a practical choice for getting from Pinewood to Cape Coral efficiently.
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
74.7 miles from Pinewood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 130 mi | 2h 19m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Daniels Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| College Parkway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 103rd Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 32nd Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Cleveland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 130 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinewood, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on SR 932
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 103rd Street
2
Turn right onto Northwest 32nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 32nd Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 924
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwest 119th Street
4
Continue on SR 924
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 75
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
114 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 131
Toward CR 876: Cape Coral
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
524 ft
·
16 sec
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
116 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CR 876 West
10
Turn left onto CR 876
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
12
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi
·
5 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
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 52 minute drive time, starting your trip in Pinewood after breakfast is ideal, allowing ample time to reach Cape Coral before evening. While there's only one recommended stop, the longest stretch on I 75 is 130 miles, so plan for a fuel and rest break before or during that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Pinewood. This route's efficiency means you have flexibility; consider a mid-morning departure to enjoy a leisurely start.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.7 miles from Pinewood, FL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pinewood, 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 Pinewood, FL
This is one driving day of about 149.4 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Pinewood, 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 I 75 for about 130 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.7 miles from Pinewood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 24.5 and 138.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Alligator Alley, Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
7
138.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward CR 876: Cape Coral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 131
Toward CR 876: Cape Coral
8
138.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex,...
5
138.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Turn left toward CR 876 West
Navigation decision point
Toward CR 876 West
5
138.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
CR 876 / Daniels Parkway
Turn left onto CR 876 / Daniels Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.78 one way
$47.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
| premium | $4.72 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.99 | $65.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.92 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Late night in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Golden Gate, FL
75 mi in
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
3 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
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
Caution: Boater Awareness
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 75, including a significant stretch of 130 miles without needing to exit. The drive begins with some time on Gratigny Parkway and Daniels Parkway before merging onto the interstate. The character remains consistent for most of the journey, offering a predictable driving experience primarily on fast-paced highways.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Gratigny Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.5 miles in near I 75.
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 149.4 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 24.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pinewood, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples, Cr 876: Cape Coral, Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida Southwestern State College and Cr 876 West.
Alligator Alley
24.5 mi in
|
~30m
|
via I 75
Naples
24.5 mi in
|
~30m
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via I 75
Cr 876: Cape Coral
138.5 mi in
|
~2h 32m
Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex
138.8 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Florida Southwestern State College
138.8 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Cr 876 West
138.9 mi in
|
~2h 33m
About the Cities
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 2h 52m. Total distance: 149.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130 miles on I 75. 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.
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 24.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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