Origin
Buckhead Ridge, FL
Morning in Buckhead Ridge on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Buckhead Ridge, 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
2h 8m
Distance
91.6 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckhead Ridge, FL
Mick Haupt
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 78, Hickpochee Avenue, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.7 miles on FL 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.58 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
45.8 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 91.6 miles, with most of the trip on FL 78 and Hickpochee Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.7 miles on FL 78.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 78 and Hickpochee Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FL 78.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 91.6 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 0.4 miles (FL 78): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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FL 78
At end of road, turn left onto FL 78
Navigation decision point
5
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 South
8
79.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
8
79.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Cape Coral, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
Lehigh Acres
79.7 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 78 | 42.7 mi | 55m |
| Hickpochee Avenue | 24 mi | 34m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| FL 29 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Colonial Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 27 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| College Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Summerlin Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 42.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Lake Drive West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Drive West
2
At end of road, turn left onto FL 78
28 mi
·
36 min
·
FL 78
3
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27; FL 78
4
Turn left onto FL 78
15 mi
·
18 min
·
FL 78
5
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 29
6
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Hickpochee Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto FL 884
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
14
Turn straight onto CR 869
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft
·
6 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
20
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
21
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
22
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 45.8 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.7 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 59m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Buckhead Ridge, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Buckhead Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FL 78 for about 42.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from Buckhead Ridge, FL · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
The final approach into Cape Coral, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cape Coral, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.58 one way
$29.16 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
| premium | $4.72 | $17.03 | $34.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
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: 32 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 | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
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.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
10:24 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
3 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
2h 8m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 78, Hickpochee Avenue, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 91.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FL 78): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Cape Coral, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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