How far is Edgewood, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Edgewood, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 329.9 miles (531 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
108 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Shawland Road
2332 ft · 2 min · Shawland Road
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Turn left onto Ellis Road North
2037 ft · 60 sec · Ellis Road North
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto I 295 South: Daytona Beach
1660 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
1.6 km · 1 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
2217 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 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 Edgewood and Cape Coral.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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 Edgewood and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 329.9 miles (531 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Edgewood and 169.6 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.28 one way or $96.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgewood and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 261.49 mi (420.83 km).
#1 Edgewood
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,034 |
| Coordinates | 30.3427400, -81.7353800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $48.28 | $96.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.50 | $106.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.99 | $113.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.63 | $101.27 |
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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