Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Evening in Cape Coral on Thursday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Balm, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
117.7 mi
189 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Balm, FL
Cup of Couple
Trip Overview
This 117.7-mile drive from Cape Coral, FL to Balm, FL is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 29 minutes. Given its manageable length and duration, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $19, making it an economical option. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a consistent driving experience. Both your origin and destination are within the state of Florida, so you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout the entire trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 117.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
You'll spend about 74% of this 117.7-mile trip on highways, predominantly on I-75. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 82.3 miles on I-75. While the majority of the drive is highway-focused, the initial and final portions will involve navigating local roads like North Tamiami Trail and Del Prado Boulevard North, offering a change of pace before you merge onto faster routes. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and brief moments of navigating more urban or suburban environments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 82.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Tamiami Trail. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vincennes Boulevard.
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 117.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vincennes Boulevard
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vincennes Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.9 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
107.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240
Toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center
5
107.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Sun City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Sun City Center
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 Cape Coral, FL to Balm, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Sun City Center along the way.
Sun City Center
107.2 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 82.3 mi | 1h 28m |
| North Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 674 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Balm Wimauma Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Sun City Center Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Tuckers Grade | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Balm, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
7 sec
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Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
357 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
5
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vincennes Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coronado Parkway
7
Turn left onto CR 867A
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
8
Continue on CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
North Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 762
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuckers Grade
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
12
Merge onto I 75
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 240
Toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Sun City Center
15
Turn straight onto FL 674
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sun City Center Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on FL 674
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 674
17
Turn left onto Balm Wimauma Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Balm Wimauma Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto Balm Wimauma Road
23 ft
·
0 sec
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Balm Wimauma Road
19
Arrive at destination
Balm Wimauma Road
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 29-minute drive, departing in the morning is a good strategy to maximize your time at your destination. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps during the 82.3-mile stretch on I-75. Keep your fuel tank topped up, as the $19 estimated fuel cost suggests consistent driving. Given the manageable distance, you won't need to split this trip, allowing for a spontaneous start. A practical tip is to be aware of potential traffic on I-75 as you approach the Tampa Bay area, especially during peak hours.
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 58.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 26 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Balm, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, FL
This is one driving day of about 117.7 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 82.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.
Arriving in Balm, FL
The final approach into Balm, 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 Balm, 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
$18.73 one way
$37.47 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
| premium | $4.72 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.48 | $7.53 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Balm, FL
Evening in Balm on Thursday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 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 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 Cape Coral, FL to Balm, FL covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, North Tamiami Trail, Del Prado Boulevard North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.73 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Balm, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Sun City Center along the way.
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