Origin
Molino, FL
Morning in Molino on Monday
Local time
11:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Molino, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Drive Time
9h 18m
Distance
606.8 mi
977 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$101
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 10m
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6 AM
9h 19m
8 AM
9h 35m
10 AM
9h 25m
12 PM
9h 23m
3 PM
9h 25m
5 PM
9h 35m
8 PM
9h 14m
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 Molino, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 606.8 miles and takes about 9h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Molino Road, Old Palafox Highway, I-75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $101.36 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
303.4 miles from Molino, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 606.8 miles and 9h 18m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Molino Road and Old Palafox Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Molino Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 18m, 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 9h 18m, 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 Molino, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Molino Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Palafox Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 762 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuckers Grade | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tamiami Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Molino Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Molino, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Brickyard Road
505 ft
·
27 sec
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Brickyard Road
2
Turn left onto Molino Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Molino Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway
23 ft
·
2 sec
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Old Palafox Highway
4
Turn right onto Molino Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Molino Road
5
Turn left
16 mi
·
24 min
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
7
Merge slight right
286 mi
·
5 hr 6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge slight left
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
South I 75: Naples
11
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
12
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
13
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
14
Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
15
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
16
Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
17
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
18
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
19
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
20
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 303.4 miles from Molino, FL, or about 4h 39m 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 133 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 303.4 miles or 4h 39m 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 303.4 miles or 4h 39m
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 23m
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 Molino, 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 Molino, FL
Aim for roughly 303 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cape Coral, FL
Aim for roughly 303 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 133 miles from Molino, 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 303.4 mi from Molino, FL · 4h 39m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
200 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
400 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
303 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 303 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 133 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 303.4 miles from Molino, 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 303 miles or 4.7 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
$101.36 one way
$202.73 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
212 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $109.80 | $219.59 |
| premium | $4.90 | $116.96 | $233.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $134.81 | $269.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$101
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$231–$341
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 212.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 182 | 2 | $63.71 | $29.13 |
| Efficient EV | 151.7 | 1 | $53.09 | $24.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 242.7 | 3 | $84.95 | $38.84 |
Gas CO2
212 kg
EV CO2
71 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
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
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
3 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
9h 18m 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 Molino, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 606.8 miles and takes about 9h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Molino Road, Old Palafox Highway, 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 303 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 303.4 miles from Molino, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $101.36 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 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 9h 18m, 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 Molino, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Molino, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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