Origin
Campbell, FL
Afternoon in Campbell on Thursday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbell, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
143.2 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbell, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Campbell, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 143.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, South Orange Blossom Trail, Tamiami Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.8 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.79 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.6 miles from Campbell, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 143.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 29m highway drive covering 143.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and South Orange Blossom Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.8 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and South Orange Blossom Trail. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near West Bay Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 13.4 miles (West Bay Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Bay Street
Turn right onto West Bay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
118.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
118.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m 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
130.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Turn right onto CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Campbell, 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
118.4 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Cr 762 West
118.7 mi in
|
~2h 50m
To Us 41
118.7 mi in
|
~2h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 81.8 mi | 1h 54m |
| South Orange Blossom Trail | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| Lucerne Park Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| US 27 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 81.8 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbell, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Durwood Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Durwood Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 17; US 92
13 mi
·
19 min
·
South Orange Blossom Trail
3
Turn right onto West Bay Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 547
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 547
5
Turn left onto US 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27
6
Continue on US 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 27
7
Continue on US 27
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto FL 544
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lucerne Park Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on FL 544
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street North
10
Continue on FL 549
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lake Silver Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 549
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street North
12
Turn right onto FL 540
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 17
39 mi
·
55 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
16
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17
17
Continue on US 17
39 mi
·
52 min
·
US 17
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
19
Merge onto I 75
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
22
Turn straight onto CR 762
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
23
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
26
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 71.6 miles from Campbell, FL, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 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 32 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.6 miles or 1h 47m 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 48m
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 Campbell, 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 Campbell, FL
This is one driving day of about 143.2 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Campbell, 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 US 17 for about 81.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.6 mi from Campbell, FL · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.6 miles from Campbell, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.8 miles.
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
$22.79 one way
$45.59 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.80 | $49.59 |
| premium | $4.72 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.62 | $63.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Punta Gorda, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Port Charlotte, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Punta Gorda, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
7Charge Charging Station
Punta Gorda, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Punta Gorda, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Bartow, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Punta Gorda, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart Charging Station
Cape Coral, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
Tesla: 4
Other: 3
Blink: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.05 | $9.16 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Thursday
Local time
4:42 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
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
3h 29m 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 Campbell, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 143.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, South Orange Blossom Trail, Tamiami Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.6 miles from Campbell, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (West Bay Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Campbell, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.
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