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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

190.5 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 43m ★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, FL

Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m 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, North Tamiami Trail 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 $31.82 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

95.2 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 190.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Suncoast Parkway. 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 25 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 Suncoast Parkway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vincennes Boulevard.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 140.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Vincennes Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
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
7
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
8
178.4 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward FL 50: Brooksville, Weeki Wachee

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 46 Toward FL 50: Brooksville, Weeki Wachee

Towns Along This Route

Between Cape Coral, FL and Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, road signs point toward Tarpon Springs, Brooksville and Weeki Wachee.

Tarpon Springs

140.4 mi in | ~2h 45m

Brooksville

153 mi in | ~3h 3m

Weeki Wachee

178.4 mi in | ~3h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 115.6 mi 2h 4m
Suncoast Parkway 24.9 mi 26m
North Tamiami Trail 10.4 mi 12m
State Road 54 9.4 mi 13m
Cortez Boulevard 9.3 mi 16m
Del Prado Boulevard North 6.5 mi 10m
Del Prado Boulevard South 5.2 mi 10m
Shoal Line Boulevard 1.7 mi 4m
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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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

116 mi · 2 hr 4 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

2.2 mi · 3 min
Exit 275 Toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward FL 56 West Use the slight left lane.
15

Turn left onto FL 56

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Road 56
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on FL 54

9.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 54
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville
18

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

25 mi · 26 min · Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 46 Toward FL 50: Brooksville, Weeki Wachee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn left onto FL 50

9.3 mi · 16 min · Cortez Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn sharp left onto CR 597

1.7 mi · 4 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
22

Turn right onto Alpaca Drive

372 ft · 18 sec · Alpaca Drive
23

Turn right onto Westwind Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Westwind Street
24

Continue on Tuscawilla Drive

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
25

Arrive at destination

Tuscawilla 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 95.2 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 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 3h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 190.5 miles and 3h 56m.

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 115.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.2 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 56m into the drive

Downtown Apollo Beach, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apollo Beach, FL

95 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 95.2 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

The final approach into Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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

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
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.82 one way

$63.65 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $34.47 $68.94
premium $4.90 $36.72 $73.44
diesel $5.64 $42.32 $84.65

Estimated Tolls: $1.49

Suncoast Parkway (24.9 mi) $1.49

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

$32

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Punta Gorda, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Four Points by Sheraton - Tesla Supercharger

Punta Gorda, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Steak 'n Shake - Tesla Supercharger

Sarasota, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Punta Gorda, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

BrewBurgers - Tesla Supercharger

Venice, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Sarasota, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 3349 (Port Charlotte, FL)

Port Charlotte, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

North Port, FL

ELECTRIC_ERA

6 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 FPLEV: 4 7CHARGE: 2 Blink Network: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 LOOP: 1 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1 JULE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.2 0 $20.00 $9.14
Efficient EV 47.6 0 $16.67 $7.62
EV Truck/SUV 76.2 0 $26.67 $12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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

Morning in Cape Coral on Monday

Local time

9:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

Morning in Weeki Wachee Gardens on Monday

Local time

9:18 AM

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

14 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 56m 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Suncoast Parkway, North Tamiami Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.2 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 $31.82 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 190.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 140.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cape Coral, FL and Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, road signs point toward Tarpon Springs, Brooksville and Weeki Wachee.

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