How far is Cape Coral, FL from Fernandina Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL is about 351 miles (564.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351 mi
07h 03m
Flight
285.28 mi
459.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.28 mi
Kilometers
459.12 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
351 mi
Kilometers
564.88 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-19T07:04
Arrive Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 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
9:52 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

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
Bushnell
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
175.8 mi
03h 31m
To Fernandina Beach
175.2 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Fernandina Beach.

  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

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1618 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.9 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    1129 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
199 mi · 57%
North US 301
119 mi · 34%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 1%
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

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
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
285.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bushnell
03h 31m from Cape Coral
Leave By
9:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Fernandina Beach?

The road trip is about 351 miles (564.9 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?

Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.8 miles from Cape Coral and 175.2 miles from Fernandina Beach.

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

The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 $51.39 one way or $102.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Bushnell

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

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

23 mi away
601 North Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

34 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

35 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Fernandina Beach. Straight-line distance: 285.28 mi (459.12 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Fernandina Beach

#2 Fernandina Beach

City in Nassau County, Florida, United States

Population13,290
Coordinates30.6696800, -81.4625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Fernandina Beach (-81.46259, 30.66968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.89 L · about $51.39
Round trip
$102.79
24.78 gal · 93.78 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.39 $102.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.94 $113.89
Premium $4.90 $60.66 $121.32
Diesel $4.35 $53.90 $107.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Fernandina Beach. The current time is 07:04:53.

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