How far is Cape Coral, FL from Seaside, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Seaside, FL is about 542.8 miles (873.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 15m 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 10h 07m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Seaside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Seaside.
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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
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 98 West
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Turn right onto County Highway 283
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway 283
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Turn left onto East County Highway 30A
1.9 mi · 4 min · East County Highway 30A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East County Highway 30A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Seaside.
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 Seaside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Seaside?
The road trip is about 542.8 miles (873.6 km) and usually takes 10h 07m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.6 miles from Cape Coral and 271.2 miles from Seaside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 179.2 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 $73.46 one way or $146.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.3 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 Seaside, 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 Seaside.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Seaside. Straight-line distance: 363.64 mi (585.23 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 Seaside
Seaside is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3210300, -86.1416100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seaside (-86.14161, 30.32103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 874 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 46m |
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 | $73.46 | $146.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $82.77 | $165.54 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $89.34 | $178.69 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $113.83 | $227.66 |
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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