How far is Cape Coral, FL from Umatilla, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Umatilla, FL is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Umatilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Umatilla.
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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
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North
764 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
34.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Spirit Lake Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Spirit Lake Road
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Turn left onto Thornhill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Thornhill Road
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Turn left onto Winter Lake Road
117 m · 14 sec · Winter Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 570 Toll East: Orlando
82 m · 7 sec
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Continue on FL 570 Toll East: Orlando
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pace Road
2467 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pace Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pace Road
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Turn left onto Berkley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Berkley Road
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Howey Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · Howey Road
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
119 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Mount Homer Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mount Homer Road
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Turn left onto David Walker Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · David Walker Drive
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Turn left onto Kurt Street
1321 ft · 32 sec · Kurt Street
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Continue on West Lakeview Avenue
2258 ft · 57 sec · West Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Bay Street
1001 ft · 30 sec · Bay Street
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Continue on Paul Brown Parkway
1073 ft · 26 sec · Paul Brown Parkway
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Continue on South Grove Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Grove Street
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Continue on Eustis Grove Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · Eustis Grove Street
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Turn right onto Lone Star Street
619 ft · 27 sec · Lone Star Street
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Turn left onto North Trowell Avenue
24 m · 9 sec · North Trowell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Trowell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Umatilla.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 17 North
Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Sunny near Umatilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Umatilla?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Fort Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Cape Coral and 91.7 miles from Umatilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near Umatilla.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Meade
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 Meade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Umatilla. Straight-line distance: 164.43 mi (264.63 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 Umatilla
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,895 |
| Coordinates | 28.9294300, -81.6656300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Umatilla (-81.66563, 28.92943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.78 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
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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