How far is Cape Coral, FL from Perry, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Perry, FL is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m 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 06h 33m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Perry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Perry.
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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
115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
559 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 56
1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
9.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 54
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Take the ramp slight right toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville
2706 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
48.5 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
65.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
90 m · 15 sec · West Green Street
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Turn right onto South Quincy Street
59 m · 9 sec · South Quincy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Quincy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Perry.
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
116 mi · 02h 05m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Perry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Perry?
The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?
Shady Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Cape Coral and 160.7 miles from Perry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265 miles (426.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 $47.12 one way or $94.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perry.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills
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 Shady Hills.
Dade City, Florida
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Perry. Straight-line distance: 264.92 mi (426.35 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 Perry
City in Taylor County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,874 |
| Coordinates | 30.1176600, -83.5827400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry (-83.58274, 30.11766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $47.12 | $94.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.21 | $104.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $55.62 | $111.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.42 | $98.83 |
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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