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

The driving distance from Orange Park, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.21 mi
05h 28m
Flight
249.39 mi
401.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.39 mi
Kilometers
401.36 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.21 mi
Kilometers
523.38 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Mon, May 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Orange Park
Mon, May 25, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange Park
2026-05-25T06:57
Arrive Cape Coral
Mon, May 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From Orange Park
152.4 mi
02h 44m
To Cape Coral
172.9 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plainfield Avenue

    31 m · 8 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingsley Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Kingsley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard

    40.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Blanding Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 219A

    6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sid Martin Highway

    26.1 mi · 33 min · Sid Martin Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Orange Park and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
117 mi · 36%
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 26%
Blanding Boulevard
40.5 mi · 12%
Sid Martin Highway
26.1 mi · 8%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 3%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

82.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.8 mi
249.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
02h 44m from Orange Park
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orange Park and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange Park to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Orange Park and 172.9 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.62 one way or $95.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orange Park and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

9 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange Park and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 249.39 mi (401.36 km).

Orange Park

#1 Orange Park

Town in Florida

Population8,777
Coordinates30.1660700, -81.7064800
Altitude4
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: Plainfield Avenue (-81.706577, 30.166067)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.44 L · about $47.62
Round trip
$95.24
22.96 gal · 86.88 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.62 $95.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.76 $105.52
Premium $4.90 $56.21 $112.41
Diesel $4.35 $49.94 $99.88

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange Park and Cape Coral. The current time is 06:57:56.

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.