Connecting The Hammocks to Cape Coral covers 137.7 miles, typically taking about 3 hours and 3 minutes of travel time. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route utilizes a combination of Southwest 8th Street, the Tamiami Trail, and I-75 to navigate across the region. With a fuel budget of approximately $23, it is an affordable excursion for those looking to travel between these two Florida locations. This drive works best as a straightforward day trip, allowing you the flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive by the afternoon.
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
68.8 miles from The Hammocks, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Tamiami Trail
60.3 mi
1h 16m
I 75
28.7 mi
30m
Southwest 8th Street
21.6 mi
30m
Collier Boulevard
7 mi
10m
Southwest 177th Avenue
5 mi
6m
Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi
8m
College Parkway
3.2 mi
5m
Southwest 88th Street
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Tamiami Trail
— 60.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Hammocks, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
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Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court
172 ft·12 sec·Southwest 154th Circle Court
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Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
167 ft·9 sec·Southwest 103rd Street
3
Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
359 ft·13 sec·Hammocks Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·Southwest 104th Street
5
Turn right onto Southwest 157th Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·Southwest 157th Avenue
6
Turn left onto SR 94
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest 88th Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 94
0.9 mi·1 min·Southwest 88th Street
8
Turn right onto SR 997
5.0 mi·6 min·Southwest 177th Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 41
22 mi·30 min·Southwest 8th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 41
60 mi·1 hr 16 min·Tamiami Trail
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 951
7.0 mi·10 min·Collier Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: TampaUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
29 mi·30 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 131Toward CR 876: Cape CoralUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
524 ft·16 sec
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape CoralUse the left lane.
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Turn left
116 ft·5 sec
Toward CR 876 West
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Turn left onto CR 876
4.8 mi·8 min·Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi·1 min·South Cleveland Avenue
19
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi·5 min·College Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Cape Coral Bridge Road
21
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi·2 min·Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Aim to incorporate at least one stop to break up the drive, especially during the longer stretches on the Tamiami Trail where road options are limited. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local traffic patterns. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes when transitioning from Southwest 8th Street to the highway segments. Traveling during off-peak hours is your best strategy to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up the bulk of your 137.7-mile journey.
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 68.8 miles from The Hammocks, FL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.8 miles or 1h 33m 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 28m
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 The Hammocks, 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 The Hammocks, FL
This is one driving day of about 137.7 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from The Hammocks, 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 Tamiami Trail for about 60.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 90.6 and 127.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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90.6 mi into trip|~2h in|CR 951 / Collier Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 951 / Collier Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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97.5 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Tampa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
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98 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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126.8 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
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127.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.92 one way
$43.84 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$23.84
$47.69
premium
$4.72
$25.60
$51.21
diesel
$5.61
$30.40
$60.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.3
0
$14.46
$6.61
Efficient EV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
EV Truck/SUV
55.1
0
$19.28
$8.81
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 16, 2026
Origin
The Hammocks, FL
Evening
in The Hammocks on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Evening
in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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 3m 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...
Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and anima...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
$35
near mile 28.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 27% of your travel occurs on major highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads and surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 60.3-mile segment along the Tamiami Trail, which provides the most consistent portion of the journey. As you transition between the interstate and local corridors, the personality of the road shifts from fast-paced highway driving to more technical, slower-moving sections. This variety ensures that the drive feels dynamic rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.3 mi on Tamiami Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.6 miles in near CR 951 / Collier Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 137.7 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 90.6 miles (CR 951 / Collier Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
21 ft3 ft
Total Climb
25 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
21 ft
~127.8 mi in
Elevation Range
18 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Hammocks, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 876: Cape Coral, Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida Southwestern State College and Cr 876 West.
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 3m. Total distance: 137.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.3 miles on Tamiami Trail. 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 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 90.6 miles (CR 951 / Collier Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Cape Coral, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
