How far is Cape Canaveral, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Canaveral, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.96 mi
03h 59m
Flight
151.68 mi
244.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.68 mi
Kilometers
244.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.96 mi
Kilometers
366.86 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 29, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Canaveral
Wed, Apr 29, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Canaveral
2026-04-29T01:56
Arrive Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 29, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Canaveral
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bartow
FL

County seat of Polk County, Florida

From Cape Canaveral
102.9 mi
01h 59m
To Cape Coral
125.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Canaveral and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Canaveral and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Intermodal Gate

    47 m · 16 sec · Intermodal Gate

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beachline Expressway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Beachline Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    2208 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    920 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  31. 31

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  33. 33

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Canaveral and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 36%
Beachline Expressway
29.8 mi · 13%
Southern Connector Extension
20.6 mi · 9%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 8%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
Bennett Causeway
8.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
01h 59m from Cape Canaveral
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Canaveral and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Canaveral to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Cape Canaveral and 125.1 miles from Cape Coral.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Canaveral and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bartow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartow.

RAIL

Winter Haven

16 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Sebring

60 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Canaveral and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 151.68 mi (244.11 km).

Cape Canaveral

#1 Cape Canaveral

Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States

Population10,427
Coordinates28.4058400, -80.6047700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Intermodal Gate (-80.604718, 28.405886)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.45 L · about $33.35
Round trip
$66.70
16.08 gal · 60.9 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.35 $66.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.95 $73.90
Premium $4.90 $39.36 $78.73
Diesel $4.35 $34.97 $69.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Canaveral and Cape Coral. The current time is 01:56:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.