The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Industrial Drive, Park Street, Palm Beach Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.42 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
79.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 159.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 159.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Industrial Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 159.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.6 miles (FL 29 / North Bridge Street): 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.
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11.4 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
8
16.1 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
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 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
6
40.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Turn left onto FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
157 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|FL 510
Turn right onto FL 510
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
159.6 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|SR A1A
Turn left onto SR A1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Wabasso Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
La Belle
16.1 mi in|~26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi
46m
Park Street
30.9 mi
38m
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi
34m
FL 78
14.8 mi
18m
Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi
9m
US 1
5.4 mi
7m
Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi
8m
North Kings Highway
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Industrial Drive
— 34.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Wabasso Beach, 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
Turn slight right onto College Parkway
0.3 mi·38 sec·College Parkway
6
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.2 mi·45 sec·Cape Coral Bridge Road
7
Turn slight left
210 ft·11 sec
8
Turn slight left onto FL 867
3.0 mi·5 min·McGregor Boulevard
9
Turn right
219 ft·9 sec
10
Continue on Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi·9 min·Colonial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 NorthUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 141Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La BelleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto FL 80
24 mi·34 min·Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi·6 min·North Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto FL 78
15 mi·18 min·FL 78
17
Continue on US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi·4 min·US 27; FL 78
18
Take the exit
358 ft·10 sec
19
Turn left onto FL 78 Detour
34 mi·46 min·Industrial Drive
20
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi·6 min·Parrott Avenue
21
Turn right onto FL 70
31 mi·38 min·Park Street
22
Turn left onto FL 713
2.4 mi·3 min·South Kings Highway
23
Continue on FL 713
5.1 mi·7 min·North Kings Highway
24
Continue on FL 713
2.7 mi·4 min·Turnpike Feeder Road
25
Turn left onto US 1
4.3 mi·6 min·US Highway 1
26
Turn right onto CR 603
5.1 mi·8 min·Indian River Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto 45th Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·45th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto US 1
5.4 mi·7 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
29
Turn right onto FL 510
2.6 mi·5 min·FL 510
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.1 mi·16 sec·SR A1A
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto East Barefoot Place
71 ft·2 sec·East Barefoot Place
32
Arrive at destination
East Barefoot Place
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 79.8 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 35 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wabasso Beach, 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 159.7 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 Industrial Drive for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Cape Coral, FL
· 1h 53m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.77
$7.67
Efficient EV
39.9
0
$13.97
$6.39
EV Truck/SUV
63.9
0
$22.36
$10.22
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Morning
in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wabasso Beach, FL
Morning
in Wabasso Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
9 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 47m 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 Wabasso Beach, FL covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Industrial Drive, Park Street, Palm Beach Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 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 $25.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 159.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.6 miles (FL 29 / North Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
