How far is Cape Coral, FL from Century, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Century, FL is about 593.2 miles (954.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443.1 miles (713.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Century.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Century.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
276.8 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
239.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West James Lee Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · West James Lee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 4
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 4
7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Century Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · North Century Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto East Hecker Road
17 m · 2 sec · East Hecker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hecker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Century.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
277 mi · 04h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Century.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Century?
The road trip is about 593.2 miles (954.7 km) and usually takes 11h 12m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.7 miles from Cape Coral and 296.5 miles from Century.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 443.1 miles (713.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.1 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 $86.82 one way or $173.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cape Coral and Century, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Century.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Century. Straight-line distance: 443.11 mi (713.11 km).
#1 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Century
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 30.9732400, -87.2638600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Century (-87.26386, 30.97324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 955 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 24m |
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 | $86.82 | $173.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $96.19 | $192.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $102.47 | $204.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $91.05 | $182.09 |
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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