Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Shady Hills, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

166.9 mi

269 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 16m ★

6 AM

3h 28m

8 AM

3h 53m

10 AM

3h 37m

12 PM

3h 34m

3 PM

3h 38m

5 PM

3h 51m

8 PM

3h 21m

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

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Cape Coral, FL

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Shady Hills, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Shady Hills, FL covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, North Tamiami Trail, Land O' Lakes Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.57 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

83.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 166.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 166.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and North Tamiami Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.6 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 23 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 115.6 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 14 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 5/10

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 166.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 key points

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

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

Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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

Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

24.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

140.4 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

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 275 Toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

142.6 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 56 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward FL 56 West

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 Shady Hills, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tarpon Springs along the way.

Tarpon Springs

140.4 mi in | ~2h 45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	115.6 mi	2h 4m
North Tamiami Trail	10.4 mi	12m
Land O' Lakes Boulevard	9.9 mi	14m
Del Prado Boulevard North	6.5 mi	10m
Shady Hills Road	5.7 mi	9m
Del Prado Boulevard South	5.2 mi	10m
State Road 54	4.4 mi	6m
State Road 52	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 115.6 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Shady Hills, FL.

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

125 ft · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

357 ft · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

61 ft · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

Continue on Vincennes Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Coronado Parkway

Turn left onto CR 867A

5.2 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

Continue on CR 867A

6.5 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 41

10 mi · 12 min · North Tamiami Trail

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 762

1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 75 North: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

116 mi · 2 hr 4 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

2.2 mi · 3 min

Exit 275 Toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward FL 56 West Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto FL 56

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Road 56

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 54

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto US 41

9.9 mi · 14 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard

Turn left onto FL 52

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Road 52

Turn right onto Shady Hills Road

5.7 mi · 9 min · Shady Hills Road

Turn right onto Bosley Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bosley Drive

Turn left onto Monteverde Drive

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Monteverde Drive

Turn right onto Dalberg Drive

137 ft · 6 sec · Dalberg Drive

Arrive at destination

Dalberg Drive

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 83.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.6 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 37 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.4 miles or 1h 43m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shady Hills, 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 166.9 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 115.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.4 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 43m into the drive

county seat of Manatee County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bradenton, FL

83 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

Charlotte Harbor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bradenton, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.4 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 115.6 miles.

Arriving in Shady Hills, FL

The final approach into Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 92.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.57 one way

$53.13 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$28.90	$57.80
premium	$4.72	$31.03	$62.07
diesel	$5.61	$36.85	$73.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Blink Charging Station

Punta Gorda, Florida

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Port Charlotte, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Ionna Charging Station

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Venice, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Wesley Chapel, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Punta Gorda, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

7Charge Charging Station

Punta Gorda, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Punta Gorda, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 7 Other: 7 Tesla: 4 Blink: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.1	$17.52	$8.01
Efficient EV	41.7	$14.60	$6.68
EV Truck/SUV	66.8	$23.37	$10.68

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Evening in Cape Coral on Thursday

Local time

5:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shady Hills, FL

Evening in Shady Hills on Thursday

Local time

5:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

18 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

3h 28m 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 Shady Hills, FL covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, North Tamiami Trail, Land O' Lakes Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.4 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 $26.57 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.

On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Shady Hills, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tarpon Springs along the way.

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