Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL

Drive Time

35m

Distance

20 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cape Coral, FL, FL

Cape Coral, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Burnt Store Marina, FL, FL

Burnt Store Marina, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion in Southwest Florida, the 20-mile trip from Cape Coral to Burnt Store Marina is a straightforward 35-minute drive. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Parkway, Santa Barbara Boulevard, and Burnt Store Road North to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical way to transition from the city atmosphere of Cape Coral to the waterfront setting of the marina. Given the short duration, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

10 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances local navigation with open stretches of road. You will spend about 37% of the journey on highways, giving the trip a functional feel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.6 miles on Burnt Store Road North, which serves as the primary artery for the latter half of your transit. As you leave the suburban streets of Cape Coral, the road character shifts, providing a clear path toward the coast. Navigating this 20-mile stretch is uncomplicated, making it a stress-free transition for any driver.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Burnt Store Road North is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 6 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cape Coral Parkway East

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway

Turn left onto CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
6
12.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
19.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | Cape Cole Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto Cape Cole Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
19.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | Cobia Estates Drive

Turn left onto Cobia Estates Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Burnt Store Road North 6.6 mi 10m
Veterans Memorial Parkway 5.9 mi 9m
Santa Barbara Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
Burnt Store Road South 2 mi 3m
Cape Coral Parkway East 1.4 mi 3m
Islamorada Boulevard 0.9 mi 3m
Cape Cole Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Cobia Estates Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Burnt Store Road North — 6.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Burnt Store Marina, FL.

1

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

1.4 mi · 3 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the none lane.
3

Turn right onto Santa Barbara Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4

Turn left onto CR 884

5.9 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the none lane.
5

Continue on CR 765

2.0 mi · 3 min · Burnt Store Road South
Use the none lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 765

6.6 mi · 10 min · Burnt Store Road North
Use the none lane.
7

Turn left onto Islamorada Boulevard

0.9 mi · 3 min · Islamorada Boulevard
8

At end of road, turn right onto Cape Cole Boulevard

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Cape Cole Boulevard
9

Turn left onto Cobia Estates Drive

491 ft · 21 sec · Cobia Estates Drive
10

Arrive at destination

Cobia Estates Drive

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 35-minute commute, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility. Since you have no planned stops required for this 20-mile distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Keep in mind that Burnt Store Road North is the backbone of your journey, so check local traffic reports for that specific stretch before you pull out of your driveway. Having your $3 fuel budget ready is more than enough to cover the trip, and you will find the simplicity of the route allows for a very relaxed pace. Focus your attention on the transition between the local parkways and the main road to ensure a smooth arrival at the marina.

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 10 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 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 20 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnt Store Marina, 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 20 miles and 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Burnt Store Road North for about 6.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punta Gorda, FL

10 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

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Punta Gorda, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burnt Store Marina, FL

The final approach into Burnt Store Marina, 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 Burnt Store Marina, 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

$3.34 one way

$6.68 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.62 $7.24
premium $4.90 $3.86 $7.71
diesel $5.64 $4.44 $8.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.10 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.80 $1.28

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Coral on Sunday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burnt Store Marina, FL

Afternoon in Burnt Store Marina on Sunday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

1 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

35m 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 Burnt Store Marina, FL covers 20 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Burnt Store Road North, Veterans Memorial Parkway, Santa Barbara Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.34 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 miles you will encounter 6 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 884 / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (CR 765 / Burnt Store Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cape Coral, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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