How far is Pine Hills, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Pine Hills, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
176.02 mi
03h 25m
Flight
141.14 mi
227.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.14 mi
Kilometers
227.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.02 mi
Kilometers
283.28 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, May 2, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Hills
Sat, May 2, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Hills
2026-05-02T03:24
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, May 2, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Wauchula
FL

City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States

From Pine Hills
79.8 mi
01h 42m
To Cape Coral
96.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Hills and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Hills and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Balboa Drive

    1066 ft · 34 sec · Balboa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Governors Avenue

    2221 ft · 1 min · Governors Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Kirkman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Kirkman Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Kirkman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Kirkman Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kirkman Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kirkman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Kirkman Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kirkman Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    2208 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    920 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  29. 29

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  31. 31

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Hills and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 47%
I 4 West
27.3 mi · 16%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauchula
01h 42m from Pine Hills
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Wauchula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Pine Hills and 96.1 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Hills and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Wauchula

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

51 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

57 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

57 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Hills and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 141.14 mi (227.15 km).

Pine Hills

#1 Pine Hills

Census-designated place in Florida, United States

Population60,076
Coordinates28.5577800, -81.4534000
Altitude35
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: Balboa Drive (-81.453335, 28.557901)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.51 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.52
12.42 gal · 47.02 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.76 $51.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.54 $57.08
Premium $4.90 $30.40 $60.81
Diesel $4.35 $27.01 $54.03

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Hills and Cape Coral. The current time is 03:24:23.

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.