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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
250.56 mi
04h 49m
Flight
209.46 mi
337.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.46 mi
Kilometers
337.09 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.56 mi
Kilometers
403.24 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Fri, May 22, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Fri, May 22, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-22T01:54
Arrive Hawthorne
Fri, May 22, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
Mango
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Cape Coral
125.6 mi
02h 24m
To Hawthorne
125 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 69th Avenue

    908 ft · 29 sec · 69th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast 220th Terrace

    131 m · 19 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
199 mi · 80%
North US 301
18.3 mi · 7%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 2%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
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

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
209.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mango
02h 24m from Cape Coral
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Cape Coral and 125 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.67 one way or $73.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mango

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

36 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

36 mi away
600 East Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

40 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 209.46 mi (337.09 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hawthorne

City in Florida, United States

Population1,536
Coordinates29.5919100, -82.0873200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Hawthorne (-82.08732, 29.59191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.47 L · about $36.67
Round trip
$73.34
17.68 gal · 66.94 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.67 $73.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.63 $81.26
Premium $4.90 $43.28 $86.56
Diesel $4.35 $38.45 $76.91

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Hawthorne. The current time is 01:54:41.

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.