How far is Cape Coral, FL from North DeLand, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to North DeLand, FL is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.56 mi
04h 34m
Flight
176.36 mi
283.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.36 mi
Kilometers
283.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.56 mi
Kilometers
321.16 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North DeLand
Wed, Jun 3, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Jun 4, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-06-03T19:01
Arrive North DeLand
Wed, Jun 3, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Bartow
FL

County seat of Polk County, Florida

From Cape Coral
100 mi
02h 17m
To North DeLand
99.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and North DeLand.

  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

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North

    764 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    38.6 mi · 45 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park

    137 m · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on South Woodland Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Woodland Boulevard

    42 m · 2 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto South Woodland Boulevard

    616 ft · 18 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Beresford Avenue

    1305 ft · 33 sec · East Beresford Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Amelia Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Amelia Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Amelia Avenue

    22 m · 1 sec · North Amelia Avenue

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto North Amelia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Amelia Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    599 ft · 26 sec · Cumberland Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
88.2 mi · 44%
North Buena Vista Drive
71.5 mi · 36%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

45.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
02h 17m from Cape Coral
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North DeLand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to North DeLand?

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Cape Coral and 99.5 miles from North DeLand.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North DeLand.

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

16 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Sebring

60 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and North DeLand. Straight-line distance: 176.36 mi (283.82 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North DeLand

#2 North DeLand

County seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population1,450
Coordinates29.0494300, -81.2981200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: North DeLand (-81.29812, 29.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.66 L · about $29.20
Round trip
$58.40
14.08 gal · 53.32 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.20 $58.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.36 $64.71
Premium $4.90 $34.47 $68.94
Diesel $4.35 $30.62 $61.25

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and North DeLand. The current time is 19:01:09.

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.