Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
156.1 mi
251 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL covers 156.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cape Coral Parkway East, Vincennes Boulevard, Coronado Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.85 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
78.1 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 40m drive with frequent turns across 156.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cape Coral Parkway East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is easy. At 3h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Parkway East | — | — |
| Vincennes Boulevard | — | — |
| Coronado Parkway | — | — |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | — | — |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | — | — |
| North Tamiami Trail | — | — |
| Tuckers Grade | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cape Coral Parkway East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Buenaventura Lakes, FL.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
358 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
5
Exit the roundabout onto 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 Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
8
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
9
Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
North Tamiami Trail
10
Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuckers Grade
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 75 North: Tampa
12
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 17 North
15
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
51 min
16
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
46 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
19
Turn left onto Pomelo Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pomelo Street
20
Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Buena Vista Drive
21
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
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FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
24
Continue on Southern Connector Extension
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Connector Extension
25
Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
26
Take the exit slight right toward Landstar Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Landstar Boulevard
27
Keep slight right to continue on Landstar Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Landstar Boulevard
28
Keep slight right to continue on Landstar Boulevard South
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
Landstar Boulevard South
29
Turn straight onto Landstar Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Landstar Boulevard
30
Continue on Buenaventura Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Buenaventura Boulevard
31
Turn left onto Florida Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Florida Parkway
32
Turn right onto Dorothy Lane
253 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dorothy Lane
33
Turn right onto Gardenia Road
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gardenia Road
34
Arrive at your 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 78.1 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.1 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buenaventura Lakes, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 156.1 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Cape Coral, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.1 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.1 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buenaventura Lakes, FL
The final approach into Buenaventura Lakes, 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 Buenaventura Lakes, 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
$24.85 one way
$49.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $27.03 | $54.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $29.03 | $58.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.46 | $68.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.85 | $9.99 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Buenaventura Lakes, FL
Afternoon in Buenaventura Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 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
3h 40m 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 Buenaventura Lakes, FL covers 156.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cape Coral Parkway East, Vincennes Boulevard, Coronado Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.1 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 $24.85 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.
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is easy. At 3h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Coral, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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