How far is it from Cape Coral, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The distance between Cape Coral, FL, and Sanibel, FL, is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The drive from Cape Coral, FL, to Sanibel, FL, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Cape Coral, FL, to Sanibel, FL, ?

The fastest route from Cape Coral, FL, to Sanibel, FL, covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Sanibel, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

Sanibel, FL lies roughly to the south-west of Cape Coral, FL.

Are there charging stations between Cape Coral, FL and Sanibel, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cape Coral, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

Cape Coral, FL Sanibel, FL

Distance: 28 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Cape Coral, FL to Sanibel, FL takes about 55 min via CR 867. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 28 mi

A 27-mile run taking about 52 minutes starting on Southwest 10th Place. The route follows McGregor Boulevard and the Sanibel Causeway toward a barrier island off Florida's Gulf Coast.

1 Depart right onto Southwest 10th Place 147 yd
2 Turn right onto Southwest Pine Island Road 1 mi
3 Continue slightly left onto Southwest Pine Island Road 1 mi
4 Continue U-turn onto Southwest Pine Island Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard 3 mi
6 Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway 1 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Santa Barbara Boulevard 3 mi
9 At end of road, turn left onto Cape Coral Parkway East 3 mi
10 Continue straight onto Cape Coral Bridge Road 1 mi
11 Turn slightly right onto College Parkway 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Cape Coral Bridge Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto McGregor Boulevard 4 mi

14 Continue right onto McGregor Boulevard 3 mi
15 Continue right onto McGregor Boulevard 3 mi
16 Continue straight onto Sanibel Causeway 3 mi
17 Continue straight onto Causeway Road 1 mi
18 Turn straight 132 yd
19 Turn straight onto Periwinkle Way 3 mi
20 Turn slightly right onto Palm Ridge Road 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Sanibel-Captiva Road 2 mi
22 Arrive onto Sanibel-Captiva Road

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The return trip from Sanibel, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Charging points along the way

52 chargers

Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL)CCS · 13711 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL, 33912350 kW
Colonial Square - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9355 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL, 33966250 kW
Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Meyers, FL, 33913250 kW
FPL EVOLUTION COLONIAL SQ DC3CCS, Tesla · 7949 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33966150 kW
FPL EVOLUTION COLONIAL SQ DC6CCS, Tesla · 7949 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33966150 kW

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A 27-mile run taking about 52 minutes starting on Southwest 10th Place. The route follows McGregor Boulevard and the Sanibel Causeway toward a barrier island off Florida's Gulf Coast.

Popular destinations close by

Sanibel, FL → Fort Myers, FL25 mi · 50 min Sanibel, FL → Naples, FL45 mi · 1 h 20 min Sanibel, FL → Fort Myers Beach, FL19 mi · 40 min Sanibel, FL → Page Field (FMY)22 mi · 40 min Sanibel, FL → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)27 mi · 50 min Sanibel, FL → Estero, FL27 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Cape Coral, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Cape Coral, FL, {fromState} and Sanibel, FL, {toState} is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Cape Coral, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Cape Coral, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Cape Coral, FL, {fromState} to Sanibel, FL, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Sanibel, FL from Cape Coral, FL?: Sanibel, FL lies roughly to the south-west of Cape Coral, FL.
Are there charging stations between Cape Coral, FL and Sanibel, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cape Coral, FL to Sanibel, FL, including Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL) (350 kW); Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Gulf Coast Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

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