Traveling from Treasure Island to Cape Coral covers 120.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly excursion across Florida. The route utilizes a mix of major arteries, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, I-75, and the Tamiami Trail. Whether you are heading south for a quick getaway or a planned visit, this straightforward connection between the two coastal areas is efficient and easy to navigate.
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
60.4 miles from Treasure Island, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
70.2 mi
1h 15m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi
15m
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi
12m
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
10m
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
12m
Pinellas Bayway
3.7 mi
6m
Gulf Boulevard
3.5 mi
7m
Blind Pass Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 70.2 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Treasure Island, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on CR 150
104 ft·12 sec·107th Avenue
2
Turn left onto FL 699
1.1 mi·2 min·Gulf Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on FL 699
1.3 mi·2 min·Blind Pass Road
4
Turn right onto FL 699
458 ft·20 sec·75th Avenue
5
Turn left onto FL 699
2.4 mi·5 min·Gulf Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto FL 682
3.5 mi·6 min·Pinellas Bayway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on FL 682
0.2 mi·21 sec·Pinellas Bayway
8
Take the ramp
2.5 mi·3 min
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·17 sec
10
Merge onto I 275; US 19
13 mi·15 min·Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
1.1 mi·2 min·I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
12
Merge onto I 75
28 mi·30 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
42 mi·45 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 158Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
16
Turn straight onto CR 762
0.9 mi·1 min·Tuckers Grade
17
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi·12 min·Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi·10 min·Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi·12 min·Del Prado Boulevard South
20
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2 hour and 34 minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies heavily on I-75, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure your travel time stays as close to the estimate as possible. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the manageable distance allows you to depart in the morning or early afternoon without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long 70.2-mile stretch on the interstate to ensure you aren't caught off guard between exits. By pacing your transit through the Sunshine Skyway Bridge area carefully, you can enjoy a smooth and predictable transition into your destination.
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 60.4 miles from Treasure Island, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.2 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 27 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
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 Treasure Island, 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 Treasure Island, FL
This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Treasure Island, 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 70.2 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard
Turn left onto FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
4.9 mi into trip|~11m in|FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway
Turn left onto FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
53.9 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
96.1 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
7
96.4 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 762 West, to US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.73 one way
$39.45 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$21.86
$43.72
premium
$4.90
$23.28
$46.57
diesel
$4.35
$20.69
$41.38
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)$0.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
Efficient EV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
EV Truck/SUV
48.3
0
$16.91
$7.73
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Jun 22, 2022
Origin
Treasure Island, FL
Late night
in Treasure Island on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Late night
in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
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
24 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 34m 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.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 20.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between high-speed interstate travel and more localized roadways. Roughly 59% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a blend of rapid transit and standard road conditions. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 70.2 miles while cruising along I-75, which helps you cover ground quickly before moving onto the Tamiami Trail. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move away from the immediate coastal vicinity and merge onto the major interstate segments. It is a functional drive that balances the convenience of fast-paced lanes with the necessary turns required to reach your final destination in Cape Coral.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 120.8 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: near the start (FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
34 ft0 ft
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
34 ft
~43.2 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Treasure Island, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.
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 2h 34m. Total distance: 120.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.94 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. 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.
