Origin
Hendry County, FL
Evening in Hendry County on Thursday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendry County, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendry County, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
This 66.7-mile journey from Hendry County to Cape Coral, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the drive utilizing major roads like CR 846 and FL 82, leading into Daniels Parkway. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll be moving efficiently across Florida's landscape without needing to break up the drive into multiple days. Consider this a straightforward and practical transition within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Hendry County, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 80% of your travel time spent on major roadways. The drive will feature a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 19.7 miles along CR 846, offering a consistent pace. As you transition onto FL 82 and then Daniels Parkway, the character remains geared towards efficient travel. This isn't a meandering scenic byway, but rather a route designed for direct transit, allowing you to cover ground quickly and predictably.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CR 846 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CR 846 and FL 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near CR 846.
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 1h 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (CR 846): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (FL 29 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (FL 82): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 846
Turn right onto CR 846
Navigation decision point
3
26.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
FL 29 / East Main Street
Turn right onto FL 29 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
FL 82
Enter roundabout onto FL 82
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
CR 876 / Daniels Parkway
Turn left onto CR 876 / Daniels Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
College Parkway
Turn left onto College Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 846 | 19.7 mi | 34m |
| FL 82 | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| Daniels Parkway | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Sam Jones Trail | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| College Parkway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North 15th Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| New Market Road East | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CR 846
— 19.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendry County, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on CR 833
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Sam Jones Trail
2
Turn right onto CR 846
20 mi
·
34 min
·
CR 846
3
Turn right onto FL 29
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto CR 29A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
New Market Road East
5
Turn right onto FL 29
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North 15th Street
6
Enter roundabout onto FL 82
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
FL 82
7
Continue on FL 82
19 mi
·
23 min
·
FL 82
8
Turn left onto CR 876
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
10
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
12
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
13
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or extensive rest stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially with an estimated cost of $11. For a smoother experience, aim to start your drive on CR 846 in the morning to potentially avoid heavier traffic as you approach Cape Coral. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan your own breaks as needed; perhaps a quick stop for refreshments before you begin or upon arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from Hendry County, FL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.7 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 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 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hendry County, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hendry County, FL
This is one driving day of about 66.7 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hendry County, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CR 846 for about 19.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Hendry County, FL · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Hendry County, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Cape Coral on Thursday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m 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 Hendry County, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CR 846, FL 82, Daniels Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Hendry County, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.62 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 1h 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (CR 846): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (FL 29 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (FL 82): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Hendry County, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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