Origin
Naples Manor, FL
Morning in Naples Manor on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naples Manor, 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
1h 4m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Naples Manor, FL
Andrew Patrick Photo
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Naples Manor, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Daniels Parkway, Santa Barbara Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 44.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Daniels Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.2 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Daniels Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Tampa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward CR 876: Cape Coral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 131
Toward CR 876: Cape Coral
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex,...
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn left toward CR 876 West
Navigation decision point
Toward CR 876 West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Naples Manor, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 876: Cape Coral, Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida Southwestern State College and Cr 876 West.
Cr 876: Cape Coral
33.4 mi in
|
~45m
Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex
33.8 mi in
|
~45m
Florida Southwestern State College
33.8 mi in
|
~45m
Cr 876 West
33.9 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| Daniels Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Santa Barbara Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| College Parkway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Saint Andrews Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1 mi | 2m |
| Golden Gate Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Cleveland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 25.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naples Manor, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
2
Turn right onto Warren Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street
3
Turn right onto Saint Andrews Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Andrews Boulevard
4
Continue on Santa Barbara Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Santa Barbara Boulevard
5
Turn left onto CR 886
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden Gate Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 131
Toward CR 876: Cape Coral
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
524 ft
·
16 sec
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
116 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CR 876 West
11
Turn left onto CR 876
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
13
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
15
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
16
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Naples Manor, FL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Naples Manor, 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
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
11:18 AM
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
1 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
1h 4m 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 Naples Manor, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Daniels Parkway, Santa Barbara Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Naples Manor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Naples Manor, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 876: Cape Coral, Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida Southwestern State College and Cr 876 West.
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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