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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to The Crossings, FL

Drive Time

3h

Distance

152.8 mi

246 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m

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

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census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

The Crossings, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to The Crossings, FL covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US 27, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.52 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

76.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h highway drive covering 152.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.5 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 22 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 106.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 152.8 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: at 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 27: Miami, South Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
6
127.1 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
150.4 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Take the exit toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Dr...
8
150.7 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Cape Coral, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Bay, Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead and Key West.

Bay

117.3 mi in | ~2h 13m

Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead

135.8 mi in | ~2h 37m

Key West

135.8 mi in | ~2h 37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 106.5 mi 1h 54m
US 27 17.9 mi 22m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 14.4 mi 16m
Daniels Parkway 4.6 mi 7m
College Parkway 2.9 mi 5m
Southwest 127th Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Cape Coral Parkway East 1.1 mi 2m
Cape Coral Bridge Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 106.5 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and The Crossings, FL.

1

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

125 ft · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
3

Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
5

Continue on College Parkway

2.9 mi · 5 min · College Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto US 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
7

Turn left onto CR 876

4.6 mi · 7 min · Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward US 27 South: Miami
12

Merge onto US 27

9.2 mi · 11 min · US 27
Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

8.6 mi · 11 min · US 27
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
15

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

14 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

410 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto SR 94

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace

286 ft · 14 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace
21

Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court
22

Arrive at destination

Southwest 104th Terrace

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 76.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.5 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Crossings, 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 152.8 miles and 3h.

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 106.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.4 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Bonita Springs, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

76 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.4 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 106.5 miles.

Arriving in The Crossings, FL

The final approach into The Crossings, 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 The Crossings, 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.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 152.8
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.52 one way

$51.05 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $27.65 $55.30
premium $4.90 $29.45 $58.91
diesel $5.64 $33.95 $67.89

Estimated Tolls: $0.86

Homestead Extension (14.4 mi) $0.86

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

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.8 0 $16.04 $7.33
Efficient EV 38.2 0 $13.37 $6.11
EV Truck/SUV 61.1 0 $21.39 $9.78

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Coral on Monday

Local time

12:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Crossings, FL

Afternoon in The Crossings on Monday

Local time

12:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

2 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 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 The Crossings, FL covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 27, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.4 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 $25.52 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 18 significant decision points across 152.8 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: at 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cape Coral, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Bay, Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead and Key West.

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