How far is Cape Coral, FL from Goulding, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Goulding, FL is about 590.3 miles (950 km), with a travel time of about 10h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 40m 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 10h 50m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Goulding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Goulding.
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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
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
55 m · 9 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Marcus Drive
2038 ft · 1 min · Marcus Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Texar Drive
723 ft · 27 sec · East Texar Drive
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Turn right onto North Guillemard Street
988 ft · 34 sec · North Guillemard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Guillemard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Goulding.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
283 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goulding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Goulding?
The road trip is about 590.3 miles (950 km) and usually takes 10h 50m 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 295.3 miles from Cape Coral and 295 miles from Goulding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 172.8 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 $86.40 one way or $172.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.1 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 Goulding, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goulding.
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 Goulding. Straight-line distance: 417.48 mi (671.87 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 Goulding
Census designated place
| Population | 4,102 |
| Coordinates | 30.4429800, -87.2224700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goulding (-87.22247, 30.44298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 950 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 21m |
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 | $86.40 | $172.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $95.73 | $191.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $101.98 | $203.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $90.61 | $181.22 |
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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