Origin
Fellsmere, FL
Morning in Fellsmere on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fellsmere, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
162.5 mi
262 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fellsmere, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fellsmere, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 78, Okeechobee Road, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on FL 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.87 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
81.2 miles from Fellsmere, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 162.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Fellsmere, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m, 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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 162.5 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 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
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 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
6
145.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 South
8
150.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
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 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
8
150.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fellsmere, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce and Lehigh Acres.
Fort Pierce
29.7 mi in
|
~34m
Lehigh Acres
150.6 mi in
|
~3h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 78 | 49.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| Okeechobee Road | 27.7 mi | 34m |
| I 95 | 26.3 mi | 28m |
| Hickpochee Avenue | 24 mi | 34m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| FL 29 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Colonial Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 27 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 49.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fellsmere, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 512
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Continue on CR 512
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Fellsmere Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
5
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto FL 70
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 70
10
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast 6th Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
12
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Parrott Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto FL 78
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 78
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on FL 78
30 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 78
15
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27; FL 78
16
Turn left onto FL 78
15 mi
·
18 min
·
FL 78
17
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 29
18
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Hickpochee Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight lane.
20
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto FL 884
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
26
Turn straight onto CR 869
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
27
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
28
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft
·
6 sec
29
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
30
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
32
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
33
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
34
Arrive at destination
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 81.2 miles from Fellsmere, FL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 46m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere, FL
This is one driving day of about 162.5 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Fellsmere, 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 FL 78 for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.2 mi from Fellsmere, FL · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Fellsmere, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
The final approach into Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.87 one way
$51.73 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $28.14 | $56.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.06 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
ENE 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 1:54AM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 7:43PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fellsmere, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 78, Okeechobee Road, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 miles from Fellsmere, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.87 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 25 significant decision points across 162.5 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 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fellsmere, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce and Lehigh Acres.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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