How far is Quincy, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Quincy, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Cape Coral.
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Start on West Crawford Street
65 m · 15 sec · West Crawford Street
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Turn left onto South Ward Street
112 m · 18 sec · South Ward Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on Blue Star Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Blue Star Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1700 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Quincy 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy 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 Quincy to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.8 miles from Quincy and 218.7 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $62.72 one way or $125.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Quincy and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 320.67 mi (516.07 km).
#1 Quincy
County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,804 |
| Coordinates | 30.5871400, -84.5832500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 690 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
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 | $62.72 | $125.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $69.49 | $138.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $74.03 | $148.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $65.77 | $131.54 |
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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