Origin
The Hammocks, FL
Afternoon in The Hammocks on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
154.7 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 154.7 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 103rd Street, Hammocks Boulevard, Southwest 104th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.84 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
77.4 miles from The Hammocks, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 154.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 103rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 103rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hammocks Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 104th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 157th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 88th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 177th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tamiami Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 103rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Hammocks, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court
171 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 154th Circle Court
2
Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest 103rd Street
3
Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hammocks Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southwest 104th Street
5
Turn right onto Southwest 157th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 157th Avenue
6
Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 88th Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 88th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 88th Street
8
Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest 177th Avenue
9
Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Southwest 8th Street
10
Continue on Tamiami Trail
60 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Tamiami Trail
11
Turn right onto Collier Boulevard
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Collier Boulevard
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Tampa
13
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
30 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
CR 876: Cape Coral
15
Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
16
Turn left onto CR 876 West
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 876 West
17
Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniels Parkway
18
Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
19
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
College Parkway
20
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
21
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
22
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 77.4 miles from The Hammocks, FL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 8m
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 The Hammocks, 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 The Hammocks, FL
This is one driving day of about 154.7 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Hammocks, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.4 mi from The Hammocks, FL · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from The Hammocks, 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.
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
$25.84 one way
$51.68 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| premium | $4.90 | $29.82 | $59.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
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: 54.1 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 | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.43 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.66 | $9.90 |
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.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
3:18 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
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 36m 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 The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 154.7 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 103rd Street, Hammocks Boulevard, Southwest 104th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.4 miles from The Hammocks, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.84 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.
The drive from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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