The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Oak Hill, FL covers 218.7 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Beachline Expressway, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.7 miles on US 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 218.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 49m highway drive covering 218.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Beachline Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.7 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Beachline Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 138.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 218.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 138.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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138.5 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Cel...
8
164.7 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward FL 528: International Airport, Cocoa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward FL 528: International Airport, Cocoa
8
165 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
8
186.5 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|FL 407 / Challenger Memorial Parkway
Take the exit onto FL 407 / Challenger Memorial Parkway toward FL 407: Kennedy Space Center, Titusville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 37
Toward FL 407: Kennedy Space Center, Titusville
8
210.4 mi into trip|~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward CR 5A: Oak Hill, Scottsmoor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 231
Toward CR 5A: Oak Hill, Scottsmoor
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cape Coral, FL and Oak Hill, FL, road signs point toward Arcadia, Disney World, Celebration, Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Titusville.
Arcadia
30.7 mi in|~46m
Disney World
138.5 mi in|~3h 17m
Celebration
138.5 mi in|~3h 17m
Cocoa
164.7 mi in|~3h 46m
Kennedy Space Center
165 mi in|~3h 47m
Titusville
186.5 mi in|~4h 11m|via FL 407
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 17
87.7 mi
2h 4m
Beachline Expressway
20.7 mi
22m
I 95
19.1 mi
20m
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.5 mi
20m
I 4
12.8 mi
14m
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi
12m
Southern Connector Extension
7.5 mi
8m
US 1
6.9 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 87.7 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Oak Hill, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft·7 sec·Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
357 ft·13 sec·Vincennes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
61 ft·2 sec·Vincennes Boulevard
5
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Vincennes Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Coronado Parkway
7
Turn left onto CR 867A
5.2 mi·10 min·Del Prado Boulevard South
8
Continue on CR 867A
6.5 mi·10 min·Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi·12 min·North Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 762
1.1 mi·2 min·Tuckers Grade
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
12
Merge onto I 75
5.8 mi·6 min·I 75
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 164Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 17 North
15
Merge onto US 17
38 mi·51 min·US 17
16
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi·2 min·US 17
17
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi·1 min·US 17
18
Continue on US 17
46 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 17
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 557
0.1 mi·13 sec·Pomelo Street
20
Continue on CR 557
6.1 mi·9 min·North Buena Vista Drive
21
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
22
Merge onto I 4
13 mi·14 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·16 sec
Exit 62Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, CelebrationUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on FL 417 Toll
7.5 mi·8 min·Southern Connector Extension
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney WorldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on FL 417 Toll
19 mi·20 min·Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 26Toward FL 528: International Airport, CocoaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space CenterUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
21 mi·22 min·Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit onto FL 407
4.5 mi·5 min·Challenger Memorial Parkway
Exit 37Toward FL 407: Kennedy Space Center, TitusvilleUse the slight left lane.
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
31
Merge onto I 95
19 mi·20 min·I 95
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 231Toward CR 5A: Oak Hill, ScottsmoorUse the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
321 ft·7 sec
Toward CR 5A: Scottsmoor, Oak Hill
34
Turn straight onto CR 5A
0.9 mi·1 min·Deering Parkway
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
6.9 mi·8 min·US 1
36
Turn left onto West Halifax Avenue
0.2 mi·23 sec·West Halifax Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto Maple Street
79 ft·3 sec·Maple Street
38
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.4 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hill, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Coral, FL
This is one driving day of about 218.7 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.4 mi from Cape Coral, FL
· 2h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 109.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.
Arriving in Oak Hill, FL
The final approach into Oak Hill, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oak Hill, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$25
near mile 211.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.81 one way
$69.62 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$37.87
$75.74
premium
$4.72
$40.67
$81.33
diesel
$5.61
$48.29
$96.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.6
0
$22.96
$10.50
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.14
$8.75
EV Truck/SUV
87.5
1
$30.62
$14.00
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Evening
in Cape Coral on Thursday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oak Hill, FL
Evening
in Oak Hill on Thursday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
109 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Oak Hill, FL covers 218.7 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Beachline Expressway, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 218.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 138.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cape Coral, FL and Oak Hill, FL, road signs point toward Arcadia, Disney World, Celebration, Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Titusville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Canaveral National Seashore.
