How far is Cape Coral, FL from Mary Esther, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Mary Esther, FL is about 561.8 miles (904.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Mary Esther.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Mary Esther.
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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
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Continue on Beal Parkway Northwest
2 mi · 4 min · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Turn right onto Mary Esther Cut Off
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mary Esther Cut Off
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Continue on Mary Esther Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Mary Esther Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Miracle Strip Parkway
2831 ft · 1 min · East Miracle Strip Parkway
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Turn right onto Doolittle Boulevard
40 m · 3 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Mary Esther.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Mary Esther.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Mary Esther?
The road trip is about 561.8 miles (904.2 km) and usually takes 10h 31m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 281 miles from Cape Coral and 280.7 miles from Mary Esther.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 171.1 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 $82.25 one way or $164.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.2 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 Mary Esther, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Mary Esther.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Mary Esther. Straight-line distance: 390.64 mi (628.67 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 Mary Esther
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 30.4101500, -86.6650900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mary Esther (-86.66509, 30.41015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 904 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 00m |
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 | $82.25 | $164.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $91.14 | $182.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $97.09 | $194.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $86.26 | $172.52 |
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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