How far is Miramar Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Miramar Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 558.1 miles (898.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m 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 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar Beach and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 26 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Scenic Gulf Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Scenic Gulf Drive
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Turn right onto Emerald Coast Parkway West
10.2 mi · 16 min · Emerald Coast Parkway West
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Turn left onto US Highway 331 South
23.8 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 46 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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Miramar Beach 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 10 East
Merge slight left
211 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Miramar Beach 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 Miramar Beach to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 558.1 miles (898.1 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.3 miles from Miramar Beach and 283.8 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 182.6 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 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 $81.67 one way or $163.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miramar Beach and Cape Coral, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Miramar Beach and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miramar Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 375.51 mi (604.33 km).
#1 Miramar Beach
Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida
| Population | 6,146 |
| Coordinates | 30.3743700, -86.3585600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 898 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 57m |
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 | $81.67 | $163.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $90.50 | $180.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $96.40 | $192.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $85.65 | $171.30 |
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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