How far is Cape Coral, FL from Brownsville, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Brownsville, FL is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Brownsville.
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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 left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
2355 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
2548 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Gratigny Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Continue on Northwest 119th Street
1280 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 119th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 32nd Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Northwest 32nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 54th Street
2650 ft · 1 min · Northwest 54th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 27th Avenue
923 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Keep straight
90 m · 22 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 Cape Coral and Brownsville.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 75.4 miles from Cape Coral and 75.4 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
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 Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 117.64 mi (189.33 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 Brownsville
Brownsville is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.8217600, -80.2411600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-80.24116, 25.82176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $22.07 | $44.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
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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