Origin
Gateway, FL
Afternoon in Gateway on Friday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gateway, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gateway, FL
Arian Fernandez
Cape Coral, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Gateway, FL to Cape Coral, FL is 15.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Daniels Parkway, College Parkway, and Westlinks Drive, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward, highway-focused drive keeps you within Florida the entire way. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a longer journey in the Sunshine State. You'll find the route is primarily composed of well-maintained roads, making for a smooth and predictable commute between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.4 miles on Daniels Parkway, which gives you a good sense of the road's character. The journey transitions smoothly as you move from one main road to the next, maintaining a consistent pace for most of the 15.2 miles. Expect a drive that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Daniels Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Daniels Parkway and College Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bent Pine Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bent Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Mahogany Run): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gateway Greens Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bent Pine Drive
Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mahogany Run
Turn left onto Mahogany Run
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Gateway Greens Drive
Turn right onto Gateway Greens Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 876 / Daniels Parkway
Turn right onto CR 876 / Daniels Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
College Parkway
Turn left onto College Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniels Parkway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| College Parkway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Westlinks Drive | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Cleveland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cape Coral Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gateway Greens Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bent Pine Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Daniels Parkway
— 7.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Persimmon Court
210 ft
·
14 sec
·
Persimmon Court
2
Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bent Pine Drive
3
Turn left onto Mahogany Run
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Mahogany Run
4
Turn right onto Gateway Greens Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Greens Drive
5
Turn left onto Westlinks Drive
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Westlinks Drive
6
Turn right onto CR 876
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
8
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
10
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
11
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Friday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31m 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 Gateway, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 15.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Daniels Parkway, College Parkway, Westlinks Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Gateway, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bent Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Mahogany Run): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gateway Greens Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gateway, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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