Origin
Carrabelle, FL
Afternoon in Carrabelle on Wednesday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrabelle, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 59m
Distance
410.6 mi
661 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
★
6 AM
7h 0m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 9m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 53m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Carrabelle, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 410.6 miles and takes about 6h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sopchoppy Highway, Coastal Highway, Byron Butler Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.36 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
205.3 miles from Carrabelle, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 59m drive with frequent turns across 410.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sopchoppy Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carrabelle, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sopchoppy Highway | — | — |
| Coastal Highway | — | — |
| Byron Butler Parkway | — | — |
| Northeast 5th Street | — | — |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | — | — |
| FL 589 | — | — |
| Suncoast Parkway | — | — |
| FL 54 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sopchoppy Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrabelle, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Tallahassee Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tallahassee Street
2
Turn left
21 mi
·
29 min
3
Continue on Sopchoppy Highway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Sopchoppy Highway
4
Turn left onto Coastal Highway
54 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Coastal Highway
5
Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Byron Butler Parkway
6
Keep slight right
55 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
7
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 5th Street
8
Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
9
Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
10
Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills
12
Turn straight onto State Road 54
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Road 54
13
Continue on State Road 56
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Road 56
14
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
15
Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
16
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
17
Merge slight left
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
18
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
20
Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CR 762 West, to US 41
21
Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
22
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
23
Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
24
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
25
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
26
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 205.3 miles from Carrabelle, FL, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
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 90 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.3 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Carrabelle, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Carrabelle, FL
This is one driving day of about 410.6 miles and 6h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Carrabelle, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 205.3 mi from Carrabelle, FL · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 205.3 miles from Carrabelle, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
The final approach into Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.36 one way
$130.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $71.10 | $142.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $76.35 | $152.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.66 | $181.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.11 | $19.71 |
| Efficient EV | 102.7 | 1 | $35.93 | $16.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.2 | 2 | $57.48 | $26.28 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Cape Coral, FL
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Wednesday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 59m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carrabelle, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 410.6 miles and takes about 6h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sopchoppy Highway, Coastal Highway, Byron Butler Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 205.3 miles from Carrabelle, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.36 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carrabelle, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carrabelle, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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