Origin
Ferry Pass, FL
Morning in Ferry Pass on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferry Pass, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Drive Time
8h 53m
Distance
596.1 mi
959 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$100
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 45m
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6 AM
8h 53m
8 AM
9h 9m
10 AM
8h 59m
12 PM
8h 57m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 9m
8 PM
8h 49m
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 Ferry Pass, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 596.1 miles and takes about 8h 53m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Davis Highway, I 10 East, I-75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $99.58 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
298 miles from Ferry Pass, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 596.1 miles and 8h 53m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Davis Highway and I 10 East.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Davis Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 53m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 8h 53m, 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 Ferry Pass, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Davis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 762 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuckers Grade | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tamiami Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Davis Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Pass, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on East Olive Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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East Olive Road
2
Turn left onto North Davis Highway
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Davis Highway
3
Continue on North Davis Highway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Davis Highway
4
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
5
Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
6
Merge slight left
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
8
Merge slight left
235 mi
·
4 hr 11 min
9
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
11
Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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CR 762 West, to US 41
12
Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
13
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
14
Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
15
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
16
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
17
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
18
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.
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 298 miles from Ferry Pass, FL, or about 4h 26m into the drive.
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 131 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 298 miles or 4h 26m 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 298 miles or 4h 26m
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 7h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ferry Pass, 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 Ferry Pass, FL
Aim for roughly 298 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cape Coral, FL
Aim for roughly 298 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 miles from Ferry Pass, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 298 mi from Ferry Pass, FL · 4h 26m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
197 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
393 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 Apollo Beach, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
298 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 298 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 131 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 298 miles from Ferry Pass, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 298 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cape Coral, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$99.58 one way
$199.15 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
209 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $107.86 | $215.72 |
| premium | $4.90 | $114.90 | $229.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $132.43 | $264.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 208.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 178.8 | 2 | $62.59 | $28.61 |
| Efficient EV | 149 | 1 | $52.16 | $23.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 238.4 | 2 | $83.45 | $38.15 |
Gas CO2
209 kg
EV CO2
70 kg (67% 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
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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.
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
8h 53m 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 Ferry Pass, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 596.1 miles and takes about 8h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Davis Highway, I 10 East, I-75 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 298 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 298 miles from Ferry Pass, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.58 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 53m, 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 Ferry Pass, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ferry Pass, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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