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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Winter Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

154.8 mi

249 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 31m

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

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city in Lee County, Florida, United States

Cape Coral, FL

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Downtown Winter Beach, FL, FL

Winter Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Winter Beach, FL covers 154.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m 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 $24.64 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

77.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

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
Indian River Boulevard 5.1 mi 8m
North Kings Highway 5.1 mi 7m
I 75 4.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Industrial Drive — 34.4 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Winter 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 North Use 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 141 Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle Use 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

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
29

Turn right onto 69th Street

105 ft · 4 sec · 69th Street
30

Arrive at destination

69th Street

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 77.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 49m 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 34 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.4 miles or 1h 49m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winter 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 154.8 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.

Downtown Port LaBelle, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port LaBelle, FL

77 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

Port LaBelle, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Okeechobee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 99.5

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 110.5

Okeechobee, Florida

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 11.1

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.1

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.1

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 11.1

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Lynkwell Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 77.4

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 110.5

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18633573006

Visit website

LaBelle Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 44.2

LaBelle, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Old Fort Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 132.6

Fort Pierce, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17724673000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 151.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
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
5
11.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.
5
151.1 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | 45th Street

Turn left onto 45th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.64 one way

$49.28 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $26.80 $53.61
premium $4.72 $28.78 $57.57
diesel $5.61 $34.18 $68.36

Estimated Tolls: $0.19

Turnpike Feeder Road (2.7 mi) $0.19

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

$25

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

Fort Myers, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Okeechobee, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Okeechobee, Florida

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Okeechobee, Florida

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Lynkwell Charging Station

Okeechobee, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fort Myers, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Cape Coral, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Fort Myers, Florida

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Blink: 4 Other: 3 Tesla Destination: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.4 0 $16.25 $7.43
Efficient EV 38.7 0 $13.55 $6.19
EV Truck/SUV 61.9 0 $21.67 $9.91

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Afternoon in Cape Coral on Saturday

Local time

2:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winter Beach, FL

Afternoon in Winter Beach on Saturday

Local time

2:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 154.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.

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 154.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Winter Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.

La Belle

16.1 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in Cape Coral, FL

Full guide →

Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 154.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Winter Beach, FL covers 154.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m 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 77.4 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 $24.64 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 154.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Winter 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.

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