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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Flagler Beach, FL is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
235.87 mi
05h 12m
Flight
207.36 mi
333.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.36 mi
Kilometers
333.72 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.87 mi
Kilometers
379.6 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagler Beach
Mon, May 18, 7:40 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Tue, May 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-18T14:28
Arrive Flagler Beach
Mon, May 18, 7:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Lake Alfred
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Cape Coral
118.2 mi
02h 36m
To Flagler Beach
117.7 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Monday

Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Flagler 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

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North

    764 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 100: Bunnell, Flagler Beach

    1950 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Moody Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Moody Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Daytona Avenue

    2050 ft · 2 min · South Daytona Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Daytona Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
89.6 mi · 38%
US 17 North
87.9 mi · 37%
I 95 North
23 mi · 10%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Buena Vista Drive

Keep slight right

56.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Alfred
02h 36m from Cape Coral
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Flagler Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Lake Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Cape Coral and 117.7 miles from Flagler Beach.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.51 one way or $69.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Flagler Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Alfred

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

10 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

23 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

23 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Kissimmee

38 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Flagler Beach. Straight-line distance: 207.36 mi (333.72 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Flagler Beach

City in Flagler County, Florida, United States

Population5,152
Coordinates29.4749800, -81.1270000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Flagler Beach (-81.127, 29.47498)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.51 L · about $34.51
Round trip
$69.02
16.64 gal · 63.02 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.51 $69.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.24 $76.48
Premium $4.90 $40.73 $81.47
Diesel $4.35 $36.19 $72.38

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Flagler Beach. The current time is 14:28:48.

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.