How far is Point Baker, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Point Baker, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 586.9 miles (944.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 420.8 miles (677.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Baker and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Baker and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
17 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Berryhill Street
1948 ft · 1 min · Berryhill Street
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Continue on Willing Street
144 m · 24 sec · Willing Street
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
264.2 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Point Baker 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 10 East
Merge slight left
264 mi · 04h 43m
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 Point Baker 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 Point Baker to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 586.9 miles (944.6 km) and usually takes 08h 51m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.8 miles from Point Baker and 298.1 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 420.8 miles (677.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 166.1 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 CST. 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 $79.01 one way or $158.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Point Baker 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 Point Baker and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Baker and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 420.77 mi (677.17 km).
#1 Point Baker
Point Baker is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6901900, -87.0535800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 945 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 19m |
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 | $3.82 | $79.01 | $158.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $89.07 | $178.15 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $96.18 | $192.35 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $122.42 | $244.83 |
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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