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

The driving distance from DeBary, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 203 miles (326.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.99 mi
03h 49m
Flight
165.03 mi
265.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.03 mi
Kilometers
265.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.99 mi
Kilometers
326.68 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Wed, May 13, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in DeBary
Wed, May 13, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeBary
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Cape Coral
Wed, May 13, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeBary
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Meade
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From DeBary
93 mi
01h 54m
To Cape Coral
110 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on C.R. Beall Boulevard

    3097 ft · 57 sec · C.R. Beall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 4 West

    2483 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  27. 27

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  29. 29

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 41%
I 4 West
55.5 mi · 27%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Meade
01h 54m from DeBary
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving DeBary and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203 miles (326.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 93 miles from DeBary and 110 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.70 one way or $59.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around DeBary and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

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
RAIL

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 DeBary and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 165.03 mi (265.59 km).

DeBary

#1 DeBary

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population21,572
Coordinates28.8830500, -81.3086800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Charles Richard Beall Boulevard (-81.30867, 28.883061)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.11 L · about $29.70
Round trip
$59.40
14.32 gal · 54.22 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.70 $59.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.91 $65.81
Premium $4.90 $35.06 $70.11
Diesel $4.35 $31.15 $62.29

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between DeBary and Cape Coral. The current time is 21:52:30.

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.