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Trip from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Cape Coral, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

91.1 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bayshore Gardens, FL, FL

Bayshore Gardens, FL

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city in Lee County, Florida, United States

Cape Coral, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 91.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Tamiami Trail, Del Prado Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.5 miles from Bayshore Gardens, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 55.2 mi 59m
Tamiami Trail 11.3 mi 14m
Del Prado Boulevard North 6.5 mi 10m
Del Prado Boulevard South 6.2 mi 12m
University Parkway 4.9 mi 7m
Tallevast Road 2.3 mi 4m
US 301 1 mi 1m
Tuckers Grade 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 55.2 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayshore Gardens, FL and Cape Coral, FL.

1

Start on Duke Place

130 ft · 7 sec · Duke Place
2

Turn right onto Case Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Case Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Clemson Street

277 ft · 17 sec · Clemson Street
4

Turn left onto Florida Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Florida Boulevard
5

Turn right onto US 41

0.3 mi · 32 sec · 14th Street West
6

Continue on US 41

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tamiami Trail
7

Turn left onto Tallevast Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Tallevast Road
8

Turn right onto US 301

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 301
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto University Parkway

4.9 mi · 7 min · University Parkway
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 75

13 mi · 13 min · I 75
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

42 mi · 45 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 158 Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
15

Turn straight onto CR 762

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tuckers Grade
16

Turn left onto US 41

10 mi · 12 min · Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto CR 867A

6.5 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on CR 867A

6.2 mi · 12 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
19

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right

200 ft · 14 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Bayshore Gardens, FL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.2 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 20 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.5 miles or 57m 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 30m

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 Bayshore Gardens, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bayshore Gardens, FL

This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bayshore Gardens, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 55.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Charlotte Harbor, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte Harbor, FL

46 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.

Popular next leg

Charlotte Harbor, FL to Cape Coral, FL

32.7 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Vamo, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Port, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Bayshore Gardens, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.5

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.6

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 58.6

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.5

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Oscar Scherer State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26

Osprey, Florida

+19414835956

Visit website

Big Cat Habitat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13

Sarasota, Florida

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19413716377

Visit website

Basketball (John H. Marble Rec Center)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 6.5

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19417456030

Visit website

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 0.2 and 78.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Clemson Street

At end of road, turn right onto Clemson Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
24.1 mi into trip | ~34m 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
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
6
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North

Turn right onto CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.50 one way

$29.00 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.77 $31.55
premium $4.72 $16.94 $33.88
diesel $5.61 $20.11 $40.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.3 0 $9.57 $4.37
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
EV Truck/SUV 36.4 0 $12.75 $5.83

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bayshore Gardens, FL

Afternoon in Bayshore Gardens on Saturday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

WNW 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Cape Coral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Coral on Saturday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

W 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 59m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

91.1 mi in 1h 59m, mostly highway — 55.2 mi of that is on I 75.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.2 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Tamiami Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Clemson Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (Clemson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 24.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Bayshore Gardens, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.

Cr 762: North Fort Myers

66.3 mi in | ~1h 19m

Cr 762 West

66.6 mi in | ~1h 20m

To Us 41

66.6 mi in | ~1h 20m

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 1h 59m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.2 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.

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 0.2 miles (Clemson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 24.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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