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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Port Richey, FL

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

153.9 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

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

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Downtown Cape Coral, FL, FL

Cape Coral, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Port Richey, FL, FL

Port Richey, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Port Richey, FL covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, US 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.71 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

77 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 153.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.8 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 69.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vincennes Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 153.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Vincennes Boulevard

Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
94.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | I 275

Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
7
120.2 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26B Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
7
131 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

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. Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
6
134.7 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward Enterprise Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Enterprise Road

Towns Along This Route

Between Cape Coral, FL and Port Richey, FL, road signs point toward 54Th Avenue North Westbound and Gulf To Bay.

54Th Avenue North Westbound

120.2 mi in | ~2h 25m

Gulf To Bay

131 mi in | ~2h 42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 69.8 mi 1h 14m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 19.5 mi 22m
US 19 17.2 mi 26m
US Highway 19 North 12 mi 16m
North Tamiami Trail 10.4 mi 12m
Del Prado Boulevard North 6.5 mi 10m
I 275 5.7 mi 7m
Del Prado Boulevard South 5.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 69.8 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Port Richey, FL.

1

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

125 ft · 7 sec · 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

70 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275
Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec
15

Merge onto I 275; US 19

19 mi · 22 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 26B Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

0.9 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto US 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North
19

Continue on US 19

9.1 mi · 12 min · US Highway 19 North
Use the left lane.
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 19 North
23

Merge onto US 19

2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Enterprise Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
26

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 19 North
27

Merge onto US 19

17 mi · 26 min · US 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Turn right onto River Gulf Road

0.2 mi · 52 sec · River Gulf Road
29

Continue on River Gulf Road

284 ft · 12 sec · River Gulf Road
30

Turn left onto Washington Street

89 ft · 4 sec · Washington Street
31

Turn right

214 ft · 15 sec
32

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 77 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.8 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77 miles or 1h 36m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Richey, 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.

+

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 Cape Coral, FL

This is one driving day of about 153.9 miles and 3h 19m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 69.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 36m into the drive

Downtown Apollo Beach, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apollo Beach, FL

77 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

Apollo Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apollo Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.8 miles.

Arriving in Port Richey, FL

The final approach into Port Richey, 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 Port Richey, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 100.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.71 one way

$51.42 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $27.85 $55.69
premium $4.90 $29.67 $59.33
diesel $5.64 $34.19 $68.38

Estimated Tolls: $1.36

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (19.5 mi) $1.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.2 0 $16.16 $7.39
Efficient EV 38.5 0 $13.47 $6.16
EV Truck/SUV 61.6 0 $21.55 $9.85

Gas CO2

54 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Coral on Sunday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Richey, FL

Afternoon in Port Richey on Sunday

Local time

4:27 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

1 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 19m 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 Port Richey, FL covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, US 19. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77 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 $25.71 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 is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 153.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cape Coral, FL and Port Richey, FL, road signs point toward 54Th Avenue North Westbound and Gulf To Bay.

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