How far is Fruitland Park, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Fruitland Park, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
216.9 mi
03h 29m
Flight
158.83 mi
255.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.83 mi
Kilometers
255.62 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.9 mi
Kilometers
349.07 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Fruitland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitland Park
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruitland Park
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
Ruskin
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Fruitland Park
104.6 mi
01h 44m
To Cape Coral
112.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruitland Park and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on East Miller Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · East Miller Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Miller Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Miller Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Miller Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Miller Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 466A

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 466A

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Tampa

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  20. 20

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
117 mi · 54%
I 75 South
53.5 mi · 25%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 5%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 3%
County Road 466A
4.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South I 75

Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

74.3 mi · 01h 20m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruskin
01h 44m from Fruitland Park
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruitland Park 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 Fruitland Park to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Fruitland Park and 112.2 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitland Park and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Ruskin

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

26 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruitland Park and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 158.83 mi (255.62 km).

Fruitland Park

#1 Fruitland Park

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population11,011
Coordinates28.8613800, -81.9064700
Altitude33
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: East Miller Street (-81.90647, 28.861448)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $31.73
Round trip
$63.46
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.73 $63.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.16 $70.32
Premium $4.90 $37.45 $74.91
Diesel $4.35 $33.28 $66.55

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 Fruitland Park and Cape Coral. The current time is 23:42:54.

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.