Origin
Saint Augustine, FL
Morning in Saint Augustine on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Augustine, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
276 mi
444 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 56m
★
6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Augustine, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Augustine, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 276 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carrera Street, North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, South Ponce de Leon Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.07 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
138 miles from Saint Augustine, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 276 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 9m drive with frequent turns across 276 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carrera 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 9m 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 Saint Augustine, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carrera Street | — | — |
| North Ponce de Leon Boulevard | — | — |
| South Ponce de Leon Boulevard | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 4 | — | — |
| I 4 West | — | — |
| Ivanhoe Boulevard | — | — |
| CR 557 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Carrera Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Cordova Street
85 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cordova Street
2
Turn left onto Carrera Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Carrera Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4
Keep slight left to continue on South Ponce de Leon Boulevard
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Ponce de Leon Boulevard
5
Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
6
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
38 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
8
Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
9
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
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Orlando
11
Continue straight
37 mi
·
40 min
12
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
13 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ivanhoe Boulevard
14
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Tampa
15
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 4 West: Tampa
16
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
18
Turn slight left
6.4 mi
·
9 min
19
Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shinn Boulevard
20
Continue on Lake Shore Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Way
21
Turn straight
3.7 mi
·
6 min
22
Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
6th Street Southwest
23
Continue straight
39 mi
·
55 min
24
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
26
Continue straight
39 mi
·
52 min
27
Turn left onto I 75 South: Naples
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 75 South: Naples
28
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
29
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
30
Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CR 762 West, to US 41
31
Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckers Grade
32
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
33
Turn right onto Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
34
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
35
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
36
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
37
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 138 miles from Saint Augustine, FL, or about 2h 34m 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 61 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
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 Saint Augustine, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Saint Augustine, FL
This is one driving day of about 276 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Saint Augustine, 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 138 mi from Saint Augustine, FL · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138 miles from Saint Augustine, 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
$45.07 one way
$90.15 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
| premium | $4.90 | $53.20 | $106.40 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $47.27 | $94.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
| Efficient EV | 69 | 0 | $24.15 | $11.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.64 | $17.66 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Morning in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
138 mi in
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
5h 9m 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 Saint Augustine, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 276 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carrera Street, North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, South Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138 miles from Saint Augustine, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.07 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 5h 9m 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 Saint Augustine, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Augustine, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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