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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.95 mi
05h 24m
Flight
261.49 mi
420.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.49 mi
Kilometers
420.83 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.95 mi
Kilometers
531 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
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
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From Edgewood
160.3 mi
02h 42m
To Cape Coral
169.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    108 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shawland Road

    2332 ft · 2 min · Shawland Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellis Road North

    2037 ft · 60 sec · Ellis Road North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 295 South: Daytona Beach

    1660 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    2217 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    37.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  27. 27

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
117 mi · 35%
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 25%
I 10 West
50.6 mi · 15%
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 12%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
261.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
02h 42m from Edgewood
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Antonio, 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 San Antonio.

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14218 US Highway 98
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45 mi away
600 East Main Street
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45 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 261.49 mi (420.83 km).

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#1 Edgewood

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population3,034
Coordinates30.3427400, -81.7353800
Altitude7
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: (-81.73535, 30.342046)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.64 gal
44.07 L · about $48.28
Round trip
$96.57
23.28 gal · 88.14 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.9 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Cape Coral. The current time is 05:59:59.

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.