How far is Bonifay, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Bonifay, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 497.9 miles (801.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bonifay and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonifay and Cape Coral.
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Start on North Waukesha Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Waukesha Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2530 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
183.9 mi · 3 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonifay and Cape Coral.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
184 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bonifay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bonifay to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 497.9 miles (801.3 km) and usually takes 07h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.4 miles from Bonifay and 253.5 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.88 one way or $145.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bonifay and Cape Coral, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bonifay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonifay and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 369.4 mi (594.49 km).
#1 Bonifay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 30.7918600, -85.6796500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 801 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $72.88 | $145.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $80.75 | $161.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $86.02 | $172.05 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $76.43 | $152.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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