How far is Wedgefield, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Wedgefield, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.37 mi
03h 35m
Flight
143.33 mi
230.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.33 mi
Kilometers
230.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.37 mi
Kilometers
301.54 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Wedgefield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wedgefield
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wedgefield
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
Fort Meade
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Wedgefield
89 mi
01h 47m
To Cape Coral
98.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wedgefield and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wedgefield and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Paddock Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Paddock Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bancroft Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bancroft Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Starry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Starry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dallas Boulevard

    90 m · 7 sec · Dallas Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando, Beachline Expressway West

    69 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Beachline Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  30. 30

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  32. 32

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wedgefield 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 44%
Southern Connector Extension
20.6 mi · 11%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 10%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Beachline Expressway
7.31 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 3%
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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Meade
01h 47m from Wedgefield
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wedgefield and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wedgefield to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Fort Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Wedgefield and 98.3 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wedgefield and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Meade

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

29 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

36 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

36 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Sebring

46 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wedgefield and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 143.33 mi (230.67 km).

Wedgefield

#1 Wedgefield

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population6,705
Coordinates28.4877800, -81.0772900
Altitude21
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: Paddock Street (-81.077297, 28.488692)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.03 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.84
13.22 gal · 50.06 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.42 $54.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.38 $60.76
Premium $4.90 $32.36 $64.73
Diesel $4.35 $28.75 $57.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wedgefield and Cape Coral. The current time is 05:43:35.

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.