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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Fellsmere, FL is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
162.82 mi
03h 39m
Flight
117.46 mi
189.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.46 mi
Kilometers
189.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.82 mi
Kilometers
262.03 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fellsmere
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 2:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Fellsmere
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Buckhead Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

From Cape Coral
81.5 mi
01h 49m
To Fellsmere
81.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto College Parkway

    1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    64 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    67 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    109 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Street

    31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian

    2322 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fellsmere Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Fellsmere Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2792 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 21%
Park Street
31.3 mi · 19%
I 95 North
27.2 mi · 17%
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 15%
North Bridge Street
7.73 mi · 5%
Colonial Boulevard
5.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive

Turn left onto Industrial Drive

34.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhead Ridge
01h 49m from Cape Coral
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Fellsmere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Buckhead Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Cape Coral and 81.4 miles from Fellsmere.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buckhead Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckhead Ridge, 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 Buckhead Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

15 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

67 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

95 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

109 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Fellsmere. Straight-line distance: 117.46 mi (189.04 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Fellsmere

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

Population5,752
Coordinates27.7678100, -80.6014400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Fellsmere (-80.60144, 27.76781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.75 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.70
11.5 gal · 43.5 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.85 $47.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.43 $52.85
Premium $4.90 $28.15 $56.30
Diesel $4.35 $25.01 $50.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Fellsmere. The current time is 07:39:18.

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.