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Trip from Port Richey, FL to Cape Coral, FL

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

153.6 mi

247 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Port Richey, FL, FL

Port Richey, FL

Arian Fernandez

Downtown Cape Coral, FL, FL

Cape Coral, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Richey, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 153.6 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US Highway 19, Sunshine Skyway Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.66 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

76.8 miles from Port Richey, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 153.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US Highway 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.2 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 24 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 70.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US Highway 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Grand Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 153.6 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 0.2 miles (Grand Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 27.8 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Grand Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto Grand Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
27.8 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 19 / US Highway 19 North

Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
86.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
128.9 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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
129.2 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Port Richey, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.

Cr 762: North Fort Myers

128.9 mi in | ~2h 36m

Cr 762 West

129.2 mi in | ~2h 37m

To Us 41

129.2 mi in | ~2h 37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 70.2 mi 1h 15m
US Highway 19 27.5 mi 40m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 13.4 mi 15m
I 275 11.2 mi 14m
Tamiami Trail 10.4 mi 12m
Del Prado Boulevard North 6.5 mi 10m
Del Prado Boulevard South 6.2 mi 12m
US Highway 19 North 4.4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 70.2 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Richey, FL and Cape Coral, FL.

1

Start on this road

214 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

224 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street
3

Turn left onto Lorenzen Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Lorenzen Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto Grand Boulevard

409 ft · 13 sec · Grand Boulevard
5

Turn left onto US 19

28 mi · 40 min · US Highway 19
Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 19

4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North
8

Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

0.8 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 275 South Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 275

10 mi · 11 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec
12

Merge onto I 275; US 19

13 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
14

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

42 mi · 45 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 158 Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
18

Turn straight onto CR 762

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tuckers Grade
19

Turn left onto US 41

10 mi · 12 min · Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto CR 867A

6.5 mi · 10 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on CR 867A

6.2 mi · 12 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
22

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
23

Turn right

200 ft · 14 sec
24

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 76.8 miles from Port Richey, FL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.2 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.8 miles or 1h 41m 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 33m

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 Port Richey, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Port Richey, FL

This is one driving day of about 153.6 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Richey, 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 I 75 for about 70.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.8 mi from Port Richey, FL · 1h 41m into the drive

Downtown St. Petersburg, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

St. Petersburg, FL

77 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

Rotonda West, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apollo Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Port Richey, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.2 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 53
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.66 one way

$51.32 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $27.79 $55.59
premium $4.90 $29.61 $59.21
diesel $5.64 $34.12 $68.25

Estimated Tolls: $0.94

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (13.4 mi) $0.94

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.37
Efficient EV 38.4 0 $13.44 $6.14
EV Truck/SUV 61.4 0 $21.50 $9.83

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Port Richey, FL

Evening in Port Richey on Sunday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cape Coral, FL

Evening in Cape Coral on Sunday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

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

3h 16m 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 Port Richey, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 153.6 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US Highway 19, Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.8 miles from Port Richey, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.66 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 153.6 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 0.2 miles (Grand Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 27.8 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Port Richey, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 762: North Fort Myers, Cr 762 West and To Us 41.

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