Origin
Buckingham, FL
Late night in Buckingham on Friday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckingham, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckingham, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Cape Coral, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Buckingham, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 21.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Orange River Boulevard, Colonial Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Buckingham, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 21.1 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
FL 884 / Colonial Boulevard
Merge onto FL 884 / Colonial Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Buckingham, FL to Cape Coral, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
Lehigh Acres
9.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Orange River Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Colonial Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| College Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Summerlin Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fowler Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cape Coral Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckingham, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Buckingham Road
64 ft
·
5 sec
·
Buckingham Road
2
Turn right onto Orange River Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Orange River Boulevard
3
Continue on Orange River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Orange River Boulevard
4
Turn left onto FL 80
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto FL 884
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
12
Turn straight onto CR 869
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft
·
6 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
18
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
19
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
37m 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 Buckingham, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 21.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Orange River Boulevard, Colonial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Buckingham, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Buckingham, FL to Cape Coral, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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