How far is Port Orange, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Port Orange, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Orange and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Orange and Cape Coral.
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Start on Locust Street
545 ft · 29 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Powers Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · Powers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dunlawton Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
2446 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Orlando, Daytona Beach
1560 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, US 92: Orlando, Daytona Beach
1492 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
1193 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2456 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2443 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
2208 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
920 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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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 Port Orange and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Orange and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Port Orange to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Port Orange and 160 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Orange and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake
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 Eagle Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Orange and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 187.24 mi (301.34 km).
#1 Port Orange
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 65,425 |
| Coordinates | 29.1383200, -80.9956100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $39.41 | $78.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.66 | $87.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.32 | $82.65 |
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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