Origin
Temple Terrace, FL
Evening in Temple Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple Terrace, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
135 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple Terrace, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Temple Terrace to Cape Coral covers 136.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, you can easily complete the journey as a one-day trip. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via Bullard Parkway, North 56th Street, and East Hillsborough Avenue requires your full attention, as the route avoids major highway systems entirely. Whether you are heading south for a quick getaway or a longer visit, the straightforward nature of this 136.4-mile trek makes it a manageable drive for any traveler looking to stay off the interstates.
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
67.5 miles from Temple Terrace, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly tactile experience behind the wheel, as this 136.4-mile trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature rather than long, monotonous stretches. With a highway share of 0%, your time will be spent navigating through local infrastructure, meaning there are no long, uninterrupted highway segments to zone out on. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Bullard Parkway, highlighting the frequency of turns you will need to manage throughout the journey. This is a route that demands active driving, requiring you to remain engaged with local traffic patterns and intersections as you transition between the various city streets.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 102.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Tamiami Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 135 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
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 9
Toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
7
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Naples
6
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
110.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m 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
110.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Temple Terrace, 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
110.3 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Cr 762 West
110.6 mi in
|
~2h 3m
To Us 41
110.6 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 102.8 mi | 1h 50m |
| Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| North 56th Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hillsborough Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Hillsborough Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Tuckers Grade | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 102.8 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Terrace, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Ridgedale Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ridgedale Road
2
Turn right onto Bullard Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bullard Parkway
3
Turn left onto FL 583
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 56th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 92
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hillsborough Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsborough Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
7
Merge onto I 4
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 4
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 75
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CR 762 West, to US 41
14
Turn straight onto CR 762
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
15
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 867A
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
18
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 2-hour and 15-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are navigating local roads like North 56th Street and East Hillsborough Avenue, try to avoid peak rush hour traffic to keep your travel time predictable. Ensure your tank is ready for the road, as the $22 fuel estimate is based on the specific distance traveled and local efficiency. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure to plan your own breaks for food or fuel before you hit the road. Keep your GPS active and ready, as the turn-heavy nature of this path makes missing a single street sign particularly disruptive to your arrival time.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.5 miles from Temple Terrace, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.8 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.5 miles or 1h 16m 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 3m
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 Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace, FL
This is one driving day of about 135 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Temple Terrace, 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 102.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.5 mi from Temple Terrace, FL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.5 miles from Temple Terrace, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.8 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.49 one way
$42.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.38 | $46.75 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.10 | $50.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.81 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.90 | $8.64 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
ENE 12 mph
0% chance
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
2 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
2h 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Temple Terrace, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 135 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Tamiami Trail, Del Prado Boulevard North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.5 miles from Temple Terrace, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.49 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.
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 15 significant decision points across 135 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Temple Terrace, 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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