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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Carrabelle, FL is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
403.32 mi
08h 22m
Flight
281.06 mi
452.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.06 mi
Kilometers
452.32 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.32 mi
Kilometers
649.08 km
Drive Time
08h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrabelle
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 16, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Carrabelle
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:23 PM to 3:53 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lecanto
FL

Census designated place

From Cape Coral
201.9 mi
04h 11m
To Carrabelle
201.4 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West

    559 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road 56

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road 54

    9.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 54

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville

    2706 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    48.5 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tallahassee Street

    788 ft · 16 sec · Tallahassee Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallahassee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
116 mi · 29%
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 16%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 13%
Suncoast Parkway
48.5 mi · 12%
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 12%
Sopchoppy Highway
27.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+122.3 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lecanto
04h 11m from Cape Coral
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Carrabelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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?

Lecanto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.9 miles from Cape Coral and 201.4 miles from Carrabelle.

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

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $59.03 one way or $118.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Carrabelle.

Stop Ideas Near Lecanto

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lecanto and the surrounding midpoint area.
Inverness Government Center
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

Inverness Government Center

Inverness , FL
212 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450
Rating 4.7/5 11 reviews City Hall,Business development service,City administration,City government office,Forestry service,Public works department
Dunnellon City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Dunnellon City Hall

Dunnellon , FL
20750 River Dr, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

44 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

51 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

62 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Carrabelle. Straight-line distance: 281.06 mi (452.32 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Carrabelle

City in Florida, United States

Population2,832
Coordinates29.8532600, -84.6643500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Carrabelle (-84.66435, 29.85326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 649 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.23 gal
53.87 L · about $59.03
Round trip
$118.05
28.46 gal · 107.74 L
Estimated CO2
126.5 kg one way
Round trip: 252.9 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $59.03 $118.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $65.40 $130.80
Premium $4.90 $69.67 $139.34
Diesel $4.35 $61.90 $123.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Carrabelle. The current time is 15:56:49.

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.