How far is Fleming Island, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Fleming Island, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.95 mi
05h 23m
Flight
244.34 mi
393.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.34 mi
Kilometers
393.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.95 mi
Kilometers
516.52 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Nov 7, 6:27 AM EST
Return by in Fleming Island
Sat, Nov 7, 11:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fleming Island
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Nov 7, 6:27 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:12 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fleming Island
9:00 PM EST
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 Fleming Island
152.1 mi
02h 41m
To Cape Coral
168.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fleming Island and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    550 ft · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Radar Road

    1733 ft · 1 min · Radar Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Town Center Boulevard

    59 m · 5 sec · Town Center Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Center Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Town Center Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 220

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 220

  6. 6

    Continue on Doctors Inlet Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Doctors Inlet Road

  7. 7

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

    31.9 mi · 47 min · Blanding Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 219A

    6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sid Martin Highway

    26.1 mi · 33 min · Sid Martin Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  24. 24

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fleming Island 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
117 mi · 36%
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 26%
Blanding Boulevard
31.9 mi · 10%
Sid Martin Highway
26.1 mi · 8%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 3%
Doctors Inlet Road
8.07 mi · 3%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.6 mi
244.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
02h 41m from Fleming Island
Leave By
6:12 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fleming Island and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fleming Island to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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 152.1 miles from Fleming Island and 168.8 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.44 one way or $86.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fleming Island and 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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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
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fleming Island and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 244.34 mi (393.22 km).

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#1 Fleming Island

Fleming Island is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0933000, -81.7189800
Altitude6
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: (-81.718983, 30.092506)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.87 L · about $43.44
Round trip
$86.88
22.66 gal · 85.74 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $43.44 $86.88
Mid-grade $4.32 $48.95 $97.89
Premium $4.66 $52.83 $105.66
Diesel $5.94 $67.31 $134.62

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fleming Island and Cape Coral. The current time is 01:03:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.