How far is Cape Coral, FL from Laguna Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Laguna Beach, FL is about 517.7 miles (833.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 350.5 miles (564.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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 09h 56m.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Laguna Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Laguna Beach.
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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
121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
44.1 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto Highway 77
8 mi · 10 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway
40 m · 6 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Connector Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway
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Turn left onto West Toledo Place
2054 ft · 1 min · West Toledo Place
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Laguna Beach.
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
277 mi · 04h 58m
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 Clear leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Laguna Beach?
The road trip is about 517.7 miles (833.2 km) and usually takes 09h 56m 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 259 miles from Cape Coral and 258.7 miles from Laguna Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 350.5 miles (564.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 167.2 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 EST. 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 $70.05 one way or $140.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.4 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 Laguna Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Laguna Beach. Straight-line distance: 350.5 mi (564.07 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 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396500, -85.9241000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laguna Beach (-85.9241, 30.23965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 833 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 27m |
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 | $3.83 | $70.05 | $140.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $78.93 | $157.85 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $85.19 | $170.39 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $108.54 | $217.08 |
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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