Origin
Wabasso Beach, FL
Morning in Wabasso Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wabasso Beach, 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 14m
Distance
171 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wabasso Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wabasso Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 171 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wabasso Beach Road, 45th Street, Indian River Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.93 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
85.5 miles from Wabasso Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 171 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 171 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wabasso Beach Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wabasso Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Wabasso Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wabasso Beach Road | — | — |
| 45th Street | — | — |
| Indian River Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | — | — |
| North Kings Highway | — | — |
| South Kings Highway | — | — |
| Okeechobee Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wabasso Beach Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wabasso Beach, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on East Barefoot Place
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Barefoot Place
2
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
3
Continue on Wabasso Beach Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wabasso Beach Road
4
Turn left
4.4 mi
·
6 min
5
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left onto 45th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
45th Street
7
Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Indian River Boulevard
8
Turn left onto US Highway 1
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 1
9
Keep slight right to continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
10
Continue on North Kings Highway
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Kings Highway
11
Continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
12
Turn right onto Okeechobee Road
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Okeechobee Road
13
Keep slight right
3.4 mi
·
6 min
14
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast 6th Avenue
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
16
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Parrott Avenue
17
Turn right
4.4 mi
·
6 min
18
Continue straight
30 mi
·
39 min
19
Turn right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
20
Turn left
15 mi
·
18 min
21
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
6 min
22
Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Hickpochee Avenue
23
Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South
24
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
26
Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 884: Colonial Blvd
27
Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
28
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
29
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
30
Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
31
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
32
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
6 sec
33
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
5 sec
34
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
35
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
36
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
37
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
38
Arrive at your 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 85.5 miles from Wabasso Beach, FL, or about 1h 37m 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 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
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 Wabasso Beach, 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 Wabasso Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 171 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Wabasso Beach, 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 85.5 mi from Wabasso Beach, FL · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.5 miles from Wabasso Beach, 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
$27.93 one way
$55.85 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.94 | $61.88 |
| premium | $4.90 | $32.96 | $65.92 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $29.29 | $58.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.96 | $6.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
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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
9 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 14m 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 Wabasso Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 171 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wabasso Beach Road, 45th Street, Indian River Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.5 miles from Wabasso Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.93 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.
The drive from Wabasso Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Wabasso Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wabasso Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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