How far is Cape Coral, FL from Upper Grand Lagoon, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is about 506.5 miles (815.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Upper Grand Lagoon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Upper Grand Lagoon.
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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
121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 23rd Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1693 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1295 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Navy Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Road
1812 ft · 53 sec · Coast Guard Road
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Turn right
1239 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Magnolia Beach Road
664 ft · 34 sec · Magnolia Beach Road
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Turn left
1642 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
1237 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ammo Road
101 m · 19 sec · Ammo Road
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Turn left
150 m · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Upper Grand Lagoon.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Upper Grand Lagoon?
The road trip is about 506.5 miles (815.2 km) and usually takes 09h 50m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.5 miles from Cape Coral and 253.1 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 167.4 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 $74.12 one way or $148.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.8 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 Upper Grand Lagoon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
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 West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Upper Grand Lagoon. Straight-line distance: 339.08 mi (545.7 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 Upper Grand Lagoon
Census designated place
| Population | 13,963 |
| Coordinates | 30.1632600, -85.7407600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Grand Lagoon (-85.74076, 30.16326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 815 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 19m |
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 | $74.12 | $148.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $82.13 | $164.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $87.49 | $174.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $77.73 | $155.47 |
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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