How far is Gainesville, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gainesville and Cape Coral is 214.64 miles (345.42 km).
Flight distance from Gainesville, FL to Cape Coral, FL is 214.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Gainesville to Cape Coral with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gainesville, Florida to Cape Coral, Florida is: 262.69 miles (422.76 km) by car.
Driving from Gainesville to Cape Coral will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Cape Coral is known for its many canals, its many beaches, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Coral Historical Society and the Cape Coral Farmers Market.
| Population | 200972 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°33'46"N 81°56'58"W |
| Latitude | 26.5628500 |
| Longitude | -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Cape Coral: (-81.94953,26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gainesville and Cape Coral
The distance between Gainesville and Cape Coral is 423 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gainesville and Cape Coral. The current time is 04:48:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.09 liters (9.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and Cape Coral.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to Cape Coral is $30.81 (diesel $40.32).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $30.81 | $34.69 | $37.69 | $40.32 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gainesville and Cape Coral (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
