How far is Poinciana, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Poinciana, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poinciana and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poinciana and Cape Coral.
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Start on Divot Lane
27 m · 6 sec · Divot Lane
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
1516 ft · 43 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left
134 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Cypress Parkway
6.9 mi · 11 min · Cypress Parkway
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Continue on Johnson Avenue East
3.9 mi · 6 min · Johnson Avenue East
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Turn left onto 17th Street
2684 ft · 1 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Hinson Avenue
1715 ft · 49 sec · Hinson Avenue
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Scenic Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Lucerne Park Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Lucerne Park Road
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Continue on 1st Street North
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street North
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Continue on Lake Silver Drive
1302 ft · 32 sec · Lake Silver Drive
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Continue on 1st Street North
1.9 mi · 4 min · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
1306 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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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 Poinciana and Cape Coral.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poinciana and Mostly 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 Poinciana to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Zolfo Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Poinciana and 83.9 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Poinciana and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Zolfo 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 Zolfo Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poinciana and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 113.08 mi (181.99 km).
#1 Poinciana
A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.
| Population | 69,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.1402900, -81.4584100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.45 | $46.89 |
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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