How far is Boca Raton, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Boca Raton, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boca Raton and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boca Raton and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
71 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
589 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Mizner Boulevard
551 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 8th Street
117 m · 17 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Flyover
2427 ft · 56 sec · Dixie Flyover
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Turn right onto West Hillsboro Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Powerline Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 10th Street
2866 ft · 1 min · Southwest 10th Street
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Continue on Sawgrass Expressway
21.7 mi · 25 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
596 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
160 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto CR 876 West
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boca Raton and Cape Coral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boca Raton and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boca Raton to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Boca Raton and 78 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.69 one way or $45.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boca Raton and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boca Raton and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 116.31 mi (187.18 km).
#1 Boca Raton
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 99,893 |
| Coordinates | 26.3586900, -80.0831000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.79 | $47.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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