How far is Panama City Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Panama City Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 516 miles (830.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.
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.
City in Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panama City Beach and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City Beach and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Thomas Drive
146 m · 17 sec · South Thomas Drive
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Turn right onto Front Beach Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Front Beach Road
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1875 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West 23rd Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · West 23rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
113 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Panama City 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-75 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
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 Panama City Beach and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Panama City Beach to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 516 miles (830.5 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.3 miles from Panama City Beach and 262.7 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 173.6 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 $75.54 one way or $151.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Panama City 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 Mostly Sunny around Panama City Beach and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
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 West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panama City Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 342.43 mi (551.09 km).
#1 Panama City Beach
City in the U.
| Population | 12,337 |
| Coordinates | 30.1765900, -85.8054900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 830 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 26m |
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 | $75.54 | $151.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.69 | $167.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $89.16 | $178.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $79.21 | $158.43 |
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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