How far is Mary Esther, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Mary Esther, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 575.4 miles (926 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mary Esther and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mary Esther and Cape Coral.
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Start on Doolittle Boulevard
1244 ft · 25 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
12 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
3103 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Mary Esther Boulevard
2591 ft · 1 min · Mary Esther Boulevard
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Continue on Mary Esther Cut Off
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mary Esther Cut Off
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Turn left onto Beal Parkway Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Lewis Turner Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
234.8 mi · 4 hr 12 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 Mary Esther 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
235 mi · 04h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 575.4 miles (926 km) and usually takes 08h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 281.6 miles from Mary Esther and 293.8 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 184.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.20 one way or $168.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mary Esther and Cape Coral, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mary Esther and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mary Esther and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 390.64 mi (628.67 km).
#1 Mary Esther
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 30.4101500, -86.6650900 |
| 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: 926 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $84.20 | $168.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $93.30 | $186.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $99.39 | $198.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $88.30 | $176.61 |
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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