How far is Cape Coral, FL from Hilliard, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Hilliard, FL is about 335.5 miles (539.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.2 miles (459 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Hilliard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Hilliard.
-
1
Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
-
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
-
6
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
-
7
Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
-
8
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
-
9
Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail
-
10
Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
-
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
198.8 mi · 3 hr 34 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
-
14
Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
-
15
Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
16
Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
-
17
Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
-
18
Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
-
19
Continue straight
24.8 mi · 31 min
-
20
Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
21
Continue straight
1618 ft · 25 sec
-
22
Continue straight
14 mi · 18 min
-
23
Turn left onto Kings Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · Kings Road
-
24
Turn right
41 m · 3 sec
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Hilliard.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Hilliard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Hilliard?
The road trip is about 335.5 miles (539.9 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Cape Coral and 167.4 miles from Hilliard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.2 miles (459 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 $49.11 one way or $98.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Sunny near Hilliard.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
Dade City, Florida
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Hilliard. Straight-line distance: 285.24 mi (459.05 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 Hilliard
Human settlement in Nassau County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,265 |
| Coordinates | 30.6910700, -81.9173300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilliard (-81.91733, 30.69107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $49.11 | $98.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.42 | $108.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.97 | $115.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $51.50 | $103.01 |
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 04, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.