Origin
Ormond Beach, FL
Afternoon in Ormond Beach on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ormond Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
272.6 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
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6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ormond Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ormond Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 272.6 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Granada Boulevard, FL 40 East, I 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.54 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
136.3 miles from Ormond Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 272.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Granada Boulevard 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ormond Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Granada Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ivanhoe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 557 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shinn Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Shore Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Granada Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ormond Beach, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Granada Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Granada Boulevard
3
Take the ramp left toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach
4
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
6
Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
512 ft
·
13 sec
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I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Orlando
9
Continue straight
37 mi
·
40 min
10
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
13 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ivanhoe Boulevard
12
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Tampa
13
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 4 West: Tampa
14
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
16
Turn slight left
6.4 mi
·
9 min
17
Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shinn Boulevard
18
Continue on Lake Shore Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Way
19
Turn straight
3.7 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
6th Street Southwest
21
Continue straight
39 mi
·
55 min
22
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
24
Continue straight
39 mi
·
52 min
25
Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 75 South: Naples
26
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
27
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
28
Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CR 762 West, to US 41
29
Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
30
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
31
Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
32
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
33
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
34
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.3 miles from Ormond Beach, FL, or about 2h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.3 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
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 Ormond Beach, 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 Ormond Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 272.6 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ormond Beach, 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 136.3 mi from Ormond Beach, FL · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.3 miles from Ormond Beach, 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
$45.54 one way
$91.07 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $49.33 | $98.65 |
| premium | $4.90 | $52.55 | $105.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.56 | $121.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.62 | $13.08 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.85 | $10.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109 | 1 | $38.16 | $17.45 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
12:44 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.
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
4 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ormond Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 272.6 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Granada Boulevard, FL 40 East, I 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.3 miles from Ormond Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ormond Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ormond Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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