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

The driving distance from Williamsburg, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
161.88 mi
03h 13m
Flight
131.65 mi
211.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.65 mi
Kilometers
211.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.88 mi
Kilometers
260.52 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Wauchula
FL

City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States

From Williamsburg
76.3 mi
01h 36m
To Cape Coral
85.6 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lady Bug Place

    85 m · 18 sec · Lady Bug Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lazy Lake Drive

    691 ft · 30 sec · Lazy Lake Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gateway Avenue

    585 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orangewood Boulevard

    1596 ft · 34 sec · Orangewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Universal Boulevard

    121 m · 10 sec · Universal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando, Tampa

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Beachline Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples

    2330 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  27. 27

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  29. 29

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
83.1 mi · 51%
I 4 West
23.5 mi · 15%
Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 6%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 4%
I 75 South
6.28 mi · 4%
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 4%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauchula
01h 36m from Williamsburg
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Wauchula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Williamsburg and 85.6 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wauchula

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

51 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

57 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

57 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 131.65 mi (211.87 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

Population7,646
Coordinates28.4144500, -81.4428500
Altitude27
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: Lady Bug Place (-81.442643, 28.414303)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $23.69
Round trip
$47.37
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.69 $47.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.24 $52.49
Premium $4.90 $27.96 $55.91
Diesel $4.35 $24.84 $49.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Cape Coral. The current time is 00:26:26.

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.