How far is Saint Augustine Shores, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
268.49 mi
04h 56m
Flight
227.76 mi
366.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.76 mi
Kilometers
366.55 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.49 mi
Kilometers
432.09 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Augustine Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Augustine Shores
2026-04-18T03:03
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Augustine Shores
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
Davenport
FL

City in Florida

From Saint Augustine Shores
129.6 mi
02h 28m
To Cape Coral
138.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Augustine Shores and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Shores and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Entero Lane

    43 m · 11 sec · Entero Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Deltona Boulevard

    3040 ft · 2 min · Deltona Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Andora Street

    2500 ft · 2 min · Andora Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando

    156 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    3039 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  34. 34

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  36. 36

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Augustine Shores 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
83.4 mi · 31%
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 31%
I 95 South
35.6 mi · 13%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 2%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 2%
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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
227.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
02h 28m from Saint Augustine Shores
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Augustine Shores 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 Saint Augustine Shores to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Saint Augustine Shores and 138.9 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.28 one way or $78.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Augustine Shores and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Kissimmee

24 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Augustine Shores and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 227.76 mi (366.55 km).

Saint Augustine Shores

#1 Saint Augustine Shores

Census-designated place in St.

Population7,359
Coordinates29.8108000, -81.3103500
Altitude8
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: Entero Lane (-81.310167, 29.810931)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.86 L · about $39.28
Round trip
$78.56
18.94 gal · 71.72 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.28 $78.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.52 $87.05
Premium $4.90 $46.37 $92.73
Diesel $4.35 $41.19 $82.39

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Augustine Shores and Cape Coral. The current time is 03:03:36.

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.