Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Friday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Buckingham, 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
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
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.
Cape Coral, FL
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Buckingham, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buckingham, FL covers 20.8 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 Colonial Boulevard, I 75, Orange River Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Colonial Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.8 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 20.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Colonial Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.
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 20.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Navigation decision point
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
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 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard
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 Cape Coral, FL to Buckingham, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
La Belle
16.1 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Orange River Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| McGregor Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cape Coral Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| College Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Colonial Boulevard
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Buckingham, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
5
Turn slight right onto College Parkway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
College Parkway
6
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
7
Turn slight left
210 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn slight left onto FL 867
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
McGregor Boulevard
9
Turn right
219 ft
·
9 sec
10
Continue on Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto FL 80
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Orange River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Orange River Boulevard
16
Continue on Orange River Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Orange River Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Buckingham Road
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Buckingham Road
18
Arrive at destination
Buckingham Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
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
Buckingham, FL
Morning in Buckingham on Friday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
ENE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
21 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buckingham, FL covers 20.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Colonial Boulevard, I 75, Orange River Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.31 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 20.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buckingham, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle 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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