How far is Cape Coral, FL from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
226.06 mi
05h 07m
Flight
199.91 mi
321.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.91 mi
Kilometers
321.73 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.06 mi
Kilometers
363.81 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ormond-by-the-Sea
Thu, Apr 16, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 16, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Ormond-by-the-Sea
Thu, Apr 16, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Winter Haven
FL

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

From Cape Coral
113.3 mi
02h 33m
To Ormond-by-the-Sea
112.8 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Ormond-by-the-Sea.

  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

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, Ocala

    1862 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Granada Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Granada Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Ocean Shore Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Ocean Shore Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Shore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Ormond-by-the-Sea.

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
89.6 mi · 40%
US 17 North
87.9 mi · 39%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
I 95 North
7.27 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
I 75 North
6.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Buena Vista Drive

Keep slight right

56.7 mi · 01h 05m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winter Haven
02h 33m from Cape Coral
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Ormond-by-the-Sea?

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Winter Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Cape Coral and 112.8 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Stop Ideas Near Winter Haven

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

2 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

22 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

22 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Kissimmee

44 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Ormond-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 199.91 mi (321.73 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Ormond-by-the-Sea

#2 Ormond-by-the-Sea

Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida

Population7,406
Coordinates29.3491400, -81.0664500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Ormond-by-the-Sea (-81.06645, 29.34914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.2 L · about $33.10
Round trip
$66.20
15.96 gal · 60.4 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.10 $66.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.68 $73.35
Premium $4.90 $39.07 $78.14
Diesel $4.35 $34.71 $69.43

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Ormond-by-the-Sea. The current time is 01:02:32.

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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.