How far is Cape Coral, FL from Wedgefield, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Wedgefield, FL is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
177.26 mi
04h 03m
Flight
143.33 mi
230.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.33 mi
Kilometers
230.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.26 mi
Kilometers
285.28 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wedgefield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Wedgefield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Meade
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
88.8 mi
02h 01m
To Wedgefield
88.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Wedgefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Wedgefield.

  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 right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528: International Airport, Cocoa

    1384 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.3 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Beachline Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Dallas Boulevard

    902 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    751 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dallas Boulevard

    966 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Starry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Starry Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bancroft Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bancroft Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Paddock Street

    134 m · 19 sec · Paddock Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paddock Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Wedgefield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
87.9 mi · 50%
North Buena Vista Drive
19.5 mi · 11%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.5 mi · 10%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Southern Connector Extension
7.49 mi · 4%
Beachline Expressway
7.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

45.7 mi · 01h 09m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Meade
02h 01m from Cape Coral
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Wedgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Wedgefield?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 88.8 miles from Cape Coral and 88.5 miles from Wedgefield.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Wedgefield.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Meade

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Meade, 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 Fort Meade.

RAIL

Winter Haven

29 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

36 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

36 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Sebring

46 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Wedgefield. Straight-line distance: 143.33 mi (230.67 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Wedgefield

#2 Wedgefield

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population6,705
Coordinates28.4877800, -81.0772900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Wedgefield (-81.07729, 28.48778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $25.97
Round trip
$51.93
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.97 $51.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.77 $57.54
Premium $4.90 $30.65 $61.30
Diesel $4.35 $27.23 $54.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Wedgefield. The current time is 06:51:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.