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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Freeport, FL is about 528.1 miles (849.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 28m 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
528.07 mi
09h 44m
Flight
372.11 mi
598.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.11 mi
Kilometers
598.85 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
528.07 mi
Kilometers
849.85 km
Drive Time
09h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Wed, May 6, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, May 6, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-05T20:25
Arrive Freeport
Wed, May 6, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:44 PM to 4:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
264.2 mi
04h 52m
To Freeport
263.8 mi
04h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    276.8 mi · 4 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South

    9.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 331 South

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
277 mi · 53%
I 10 West
212 mi · 40%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
US Highway 331 South
9.92 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156 mi
372.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
04h 52m from Cape Coral
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 528.1 miles (849.9 km) and usually takes 09h 44m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.2 miles from Cape Coral and 263.8 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 156 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 $77.28 one way or $154.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.6 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 Freeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 372.11 mi (598.85 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

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

#2 Freeport

Location in Florida

Population2,658
Coordinates30.4982500, -86.1360500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Freeport (-86.13605, 30.49825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 850 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.63 gal
70.54 L · about $77.28
Round trip
$154.55
37.26 gal · 141.08 L
Estimated CO2
165.6 kg one way
Round trip: 331.1 kg / 730 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $77.28 $154.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $85.62 $171.25
Premium $4.90 $91.21 $182.42
Diesel $4.35 $81.04 $162.08

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cape Coral, FL and Freeport, FL. The current time in Cape Coral is 20:25:13, although it is 19:25:13 in Freeport.

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.