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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Baldwin, FL is about 304 miles (489.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.02 mi
05h 56m
Flight
258.4 mi
415.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.4 mi
Kilometers
415.86 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.02 mi
Kilometers
489.28 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Baldwin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
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
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From Cape Coral
152.4 mi
02h 58m
To Baldwin
151.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

    109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard

    19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

    2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuckers Grade

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2518 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
199 mi · 66%
North US 301
70.9 mi · 23%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 2%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 34m

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
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
258.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
02h 58m from Cape Coral
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304 miles (489.3 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Cape Coral and 151.7 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.51 one way or $89.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Antonio, 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 San Antonio.

OTHER

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9 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
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Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 258.4 mi (415.86 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baldwin

#2 Baldwin

Town in Duval County, Florida, United States

Population1,486
Coordinates30.3027400, -81.9753900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Baldwin (-81.97539, 30.30274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.61 L · about $44.51
Round trip
$89.02
21.46 gal · 81.22 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.51 $89.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.32 $98.63
Premium $4.90 $52.53 $105.07
Diesel $4.35 $46.68 $93.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Baldwin. The current time is 08:09:43.

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.