How far is Cape Coral, FL from Coral Gables, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Coral Gables, FL is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Coral Gables.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Coral Gables.
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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
15.7 mi · 17 min · Express Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
2262 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn right onto Granada Boulevard
2783 ft · 1 min · Granada Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blue Road
778 ft · 24 sec · Blue Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Biltmore Drive
996 ft · 37 sec · Biltmore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riviera Drive
741 ft · 27 sec · Riviera Drive
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1116 ft · 21 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Coral Gables.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Gables.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Coral Gables?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 78.4 miles from Cape Coral and 78.3 miles from Coral Gables.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Gables.
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 Coral Gables. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 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 Coral Gables
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 49,130 |
| Coordinates | 25.7214900, -80.2683800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coral Gables (-80.26838, 25.72149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
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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