How far is Cape Coral, FL from Bay Harbor Islands, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Bay Harbor Islands, FL is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Cape Coral and Bay Harbor Islands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Bay Harbor Islands.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on College Parkway
2.9 mi · 5 min · College 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 Daniels Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2673 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
2287 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard
5.3 mi · 10 min · Biscayne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 123rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 123rd Street
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Continue on Broad Causeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway
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Continue on 96th Street
2617 ft · 1 min · 96th Street
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Turn left onto Bay Harbor Terrace
100 m · 14 sec · Bay Harbor Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Harbor Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Bay Harbor Islands.
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 South
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Bay Harbor Islands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Bay Harbor Islands?
The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Cape Coral and 76.1 miles from Bay Harbor Islands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Bay Harbor Islands.
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 Cape Coral and Bay Harbor Islands. Straight-line distance: 121.98 mi (196.3 km).
#1 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay Harbor Islands
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 25.8875900, -80.1311600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Harbor Islands (-80.13116, 25.88759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $22.27 | $44.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
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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