Origin
Haines City, FL
Night in Haines City on Wednesday
Local time
10:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
142.9 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haines City, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 142.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 13th Street, Stuart Avenue, Lily Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.5 miles from Haines City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 142.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 13th Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 13th Street | — | — |
| Stuart Avenue | — | — |
| Lily Avenue | — | — |
| North 10th Street | — | — |
| Scenic Highway | — | — |
| Lucerne Park Road | — | — |
| 1st Street North | — | — |
| Lake Silver Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 13th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines City, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on East Johnson Avenue
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
2
Continue on North 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 13th Street
3
Turn right onto Stuart Avenue
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stuart Avenue
4
Continue on Lily Avenue
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lily Avenue
5
Turn left onto North 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North 10th Street
6
Turn right
85 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn right onto Scenic Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Highway
8
Continue on Lucerne Park Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lucerne Park Road
9
Continue on 1st Street North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street North
10
Continue on Lake Silver Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lake Silver Drive
11
Continue on 1st Street North
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street North
12
Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
13
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue straight
39 mi
·
55 min
15
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue straight
39 mi
·
52 min
18
Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 75 South: Naples
19
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
20
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
21
Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CR 762 West, to US 41
22
Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
23
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
24
Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
25
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
26
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
27
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.5 miles from Haines City, FL, or about 1h 24m 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
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 Haines City, 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 Haines City, FL
This is one driving day of about 142.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Haines City, 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 71.5 mi from Haines City, FL · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from Haines City, 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
$22.75 one way
$45.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| premium | $4.72 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.00 | $6.86 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Night in Cape Coral on Wednesday
Local time
10:30 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
5 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
2h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 142.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 13th Street, Stuart Avenue, Lily Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.5 miles from Haines City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haines City, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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