How far is New Smyrna Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from New Smyrna Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 233 miles (374.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Smyrna Beach and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Smyrna Beach and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
50 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Dixie Freeway
919 ft · 32 sec · North Dixie Freeway
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street
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Continue on State Road 44
11.5 mi · 15 min · State Road 44
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Continue on East New York Avenue
6.7 mi · 8 min · East New York Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 4 West: Sanford
2500 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
38.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
2330 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 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 New Smyrna Beach and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street Southwest
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving New Smyrna Beach and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Smyrna Beach to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 233 miles (374.9 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from New Smyrna Beach and 125 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.10 one way or $68.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New Smyrna Beach and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake
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 Eagle Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Smyrna Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 181.28 mi (291.75 km).
#1 New Smyrna Beach
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 28,723 |
| Coordinates | 29.0258200, -80.9270000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $34.10 | $68.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.78 | $75.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.76 | $71.51 |
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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