Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Steinhatchee, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

295.7 mi

476 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 52m ★

6 AM

6h 5m

8 AM

6h 30m

10 AM

6h 14m

12 PM

6h 11m

3 PM

6h 15m

5 PM

6h 29m

8 PM

5h 57m

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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Steinhatchee, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Steinhatchee, FL covers 295.7 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Suncoast Parkway, Suncoast Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

147.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 295.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Steinhatchee, FL covers 295.7 miles and takes about 6h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

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 115.6 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 20 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 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 295.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 20 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.

Between Cape Coral, FL and Steinhatchee, FL, road signs point toward Tarpon Springs and Brooksville.

Tarpon Springs

140.4 mi in | ~2h 45m

Brooksville

153 mi in | ~3h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	115.6 mi	2h 4m
Suncoast Parkway	48.5 mi	52m
Suncoast Boulevard	47 mi	59m
Young Boulevard	32.9 mi	44m
North Tamiami Trail	10.4 mi	12m
State Road 54	9.4 mi	13m
Del Prado Boulevard North	6.5 mi	10m
CR 358	6.4 mi	11m

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 Steinhatchee, 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

9.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 54

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

49 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

Turn left onto FL 44

4.8 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

Continue on FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street

Turn right onto US 19; US 98

47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

33 mi · 44 min · Young Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 358

4.7 mi · 8 min · CR 358

Turn slight right onto CR 358

1.7 mi · 3 min · CR 358

Turn right

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Continue on Steinhatchee Bridge

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Steinhatchee Bridge

Continue on 10th Street East

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 10th Street East

Turn left onto CR 361

0.6 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Park Avenue

Turn left onto FL 51

70 ft · 2 sec · Riverside Drive

Arrive at destination

FL 51

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 147.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 2h 56m 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 65 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.8 miles or 2h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Steinhatchee, 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 295.7 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 147.8 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 2h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bayonet Point, FL

148 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

Lake Sarasota, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tampa, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.8 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 Steinhatchee, FL

The final approach into Steinhatchee, 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 Steinhatchee, 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 91.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.07 one way

$94.14 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$51.20	$102.40
premium	$4.72	$54.98	$109.97
diesel	$5.61	$65.29	$130.57

Estimated Tolls: $2.91

Suncoast Parkway (48.5 mi) $2.91

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

$47

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.7	1	$31.05	$14.19
Efficient EV	73.9	0	$25.87	$11.83
EV Truck/SUV	118.3	1	$41.40	$18.92

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

6:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Steinhatchee, FL

Evening in Steinhatchee on Thursday

Local time

6:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

15 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

6h 4m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Steinhatchee, FL covers 295.7 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Suncoast Parkway, Suncoast Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 147.8 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 $47.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Cape Coral, FL and Steinhatchee, FL, road signs point toward Tarpon Springs and Brooksville.

Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.

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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Steinhatchee, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Steinhatchee, FL

National Parks Near This Route

De Soto National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 4m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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