Origin
Montverde, FL
Morning in Montverde on Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montverde, 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 55m
Distance
161.7 mi
260 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 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montverde, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montverde, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, US 27, Tamiami Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.7 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.74 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
80.9 miles from Montverde, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 161.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 55m highway drive covering 161.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and US 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.7 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near FL 50.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 161.7 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 4.3 miles (FL 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
FL 50
Turn right onto FL 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
35.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
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 48
Toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
6
137 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
7
137.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 762 West, to US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
6
148.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Turn right onto CR 867A / Del Prado Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Montverde, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven, Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.
Cr 557: Lake Alfred
35.6 mi in
|
~51m
Winter Haven
35.6 mi in
|
~51m
Cr 762: North Fort Myers
137 mi in
|
~3h 15m
Cr 762 West
137.2 mi in
|
~3h 15m
To Us 41
137.2 mi in
|
~3h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 84.7 mi | 1h 59m |
| US 27 | 20.3 mi | 28m |
| Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| CR 557 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| I 75 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| I 4 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 84.7 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montverde, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street
3
Enter roundabout
102 ft
·
2 sec
4
Continue
175 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto CR 455
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
7th Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 455; CR Old 50
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
CR 455; CR Old 50
7
Continue on CR 455; CR Old 50
496 ft
·
10 sec
·
CR 455; CR Old 50
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 455
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
CR 455
9
Continue on CR 455
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 455
10
Turn right onto FL 50
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 50
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Citrus Tower Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Citrus Tower Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Citrus Tower Road
13
Turn left onto US 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 27
14
Continue on US 27
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 27
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
US 27
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
17
Merge onto I 4
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 4
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 48
Toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn slight left onto CR 557
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
CR 557
20
Turn right onto US 17; US 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shinn Boulevard
21
Continue on US 17; US 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Way
22
Turn straight onto US 17
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 17
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on US 17
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
6th Street Southwest
24
Continue on US 17
39 mi
·
55 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
26
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17
27
Continue on US 17
39 mi
·
52 min
·
US 17
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
29
Merge onto I 75
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
32
Turn straight onto CR 762
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
33
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
34
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
36
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
37
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
38
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 80.9 miles from Montverde, FL, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.7 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 36 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.9 miles or 2h 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 10m
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 Montverde, 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 Montverde, FL
This is one driving day of about 161.7 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Montverde, 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 US 17 for about 84.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.9 mi from Montverde, FL · 2h 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 80.9 miles from Montverde, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.7 miles.
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
$25.74 one way
$51.48 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| premium | $4.72 | $30.07 | $60.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
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: 56.6 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 | 48.5 | 0 | $16.98 | $7.76 |
| Efficient EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.64 | $10.35 |
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
9:11 AM
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
15 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 55m 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 Montverde, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, US 27, 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 80.9 miles from Montverde, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.74 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 19 significant decision points across 161.7 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 4.3 miles (FL 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Montverde, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven, Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.
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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