How far is Cape Coral, FL from Big Coppitt Key, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Big Coppitt Key, FL is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
288.4 mi
06h 20m
Flight
137.05 mi
220.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.05 mi
Kilometers
220.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.4 mi
Kilometers
464.13 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Coppitt Key
Thu, May 7, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, May 7, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-06T23:20
Arrive Big Coppitt Key
Thu, May 7, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sweetwater
FL

City in Texas, United States

From Cape Coral
144.3 mi
03h 10m
To Big Coppitt Key
144.2 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Big Coppitt Key.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Big Coppitt Key.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on College Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2673 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay

    1118 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami

    2407 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    97.9 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Overseas Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    79 m · 17 sec · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Avenue F

    66 m · 10 sec · Avenue F

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue F

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Big Coppitt Key.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
107 mi · 37%
Overseas Highway
97.9 mi · 34%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.1 mi · 12%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 7%
US 27 South
18.3 mi · 6%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+151.3 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
03h 10m from Cape Coral
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Big Coppitt Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Big Coppitt Key?

The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Cape Coral and 144.2 miles from Big Coppitt Key.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.23 one way or $84.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Big Coppitt Key.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
Miami Gardens City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Miami Gardens City Hall

Sweetwater
18605 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Rating 2.7/5 60 reviews City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

15 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

34 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

45 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

67 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Big Coppitt Key. Straight-line distance: 137.05 mi (220.56 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Big Coppitt Key

Census designated place

Population2,458
Coordinates24.5965300, -81.6600900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Big Coppitt Key (-81.66009, 24.59653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.52 L · about $42.23
Round trip
$84.45
20.36 gal · 77.04 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.23 $84.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.79 $93.57
Premium $4.90 $49.84 $99.68
Diesel $4.35 $44.28 $88.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Big Coppitt Key. The current time is 23:20:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.