Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Late night in Cape Coral on Wednesday
Local time
1:17 AM
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Current temp
67°F
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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Seaside, FL
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
10h 7m
Distance
542.9 mi
874 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 59m
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6 AM
10h 8m
8 AM
10h 26m
10 AM
10h 14m
12 PM
10h 13m
3 PM
10h 15m
5 PM
10h 25m
8 PM
10h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Seaside, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Seaside, FL covers 542.9 miles and takes about 10h 7m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, I 10, US Highway 331 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 276.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
271.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 542.9 miles and 10h 7m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 75 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 276.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vincennes Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 542.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vincennes Boulevard
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vincennes Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.9 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
301.7 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
301.8 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
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 Seaside, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee and Freeport.
Tallahassee
301.7 mi in
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~5h 38m
Freeport
513.4 mi in
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~9h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 276.8 mi | 4h 57m |
| I 10 | 211.3 mi | 3h 46m |
| US Highway 331 South | 23.9 mi | 30m |
| North Tamiami Trail | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| East County Highway 30A | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 283 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 276.8 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Seaside, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
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7 sec
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Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
357 ft
·
13 sec
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Vincennes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
61 ft
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2 sec
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Vincennes Boulevard
5
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Vincennes Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Coronado Parkway
7
Turn left onto CR 867A
5.2 mi
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10 min
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Del Prado Boulevard South
8
Continue on CR 867A
6.5 mi
·
10 min
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Del Prado Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
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12 min
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North Tamiami Trail
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 762
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Tuckers Grade
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
12
Merge onto I 75
277 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
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I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 10
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
17
Turn straight onto US 331
24 mi
·
30 min
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US Highway 331 South
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto US 98
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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US Highway 98 West
19
Turn right onto CR 283
1.7 mi
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4 min
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County Highway 283
20
Turn left onto CR 30A
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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East County Highway 30A
21
Arrive at destination
CR 30A
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 271.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 5h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 119 miles or 2h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 271.4 miles or 5h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 271.4 miles or 5h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seaside, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Coral, FL
Aim for roughly 271 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Seaside, FL
Aim for roughly 271 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 119 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 276.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 271.4 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 5h 5m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
179 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
358 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lake City, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
271 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 271 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 119 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 271.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 276.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 271 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Seaside, FL
The final approach into Seaside, 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 Seaside, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Seaside, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.42 one way
$172.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
190 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $94.00 | $188.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $100.95 | $201.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $119.87 | $239.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 190 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 162.9 | 2 | $57.00 | $26.06 |
| Efficient EV | 135.7 | 1 | $47.50 | $21.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 217.2 | 2 | $76.01 | $34.75 |
Gas CO2
190 kg
EV CO2
64 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
Seaside, FL
Late night in Seaside on Wednesday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
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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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
10h 7m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Seaside, FL covers 542.9 miles and takes about 10h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, US Highway 331 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 271 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 271.4 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 $86.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 542.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincennes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Vincennes Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cape Coral, FL and Seaside, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee and Freeport.
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