How far is Cape Coral, FL from Cutler Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Cutler Bay, FL is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.89 mi
03h 11m
Flight
120.97 mi
194.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.97 mi
Kilometers
194.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.89 mi
Kilometers
258.93 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cutler Bay
Sat, May 30, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-30T14:20
Arrive Cutler Bay
Sat, May 30, 5:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
80.5 mi
01h 35m
To Cutler Bay
80.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Cutler Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Cutler Bay.

  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

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street

    55 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Caribbean Boulevard

    1 mi · 3 min · Caribbean Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Caribbean Boulevard

    22 m · 2 sec · Caribbean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Caribbean Boulevard

    2031 ft · 1 min · Caribbean Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest 200th Street

    2547 ft · 1 min · Southwest 200th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franjo Road

    1187 ft · 39 sec · Franjo Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Cutler Road

    731 ft · 18 sec · Old Cutler Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    23 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Cutler Bay.

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
107 mi · 67%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
22.3 mi · 14%
US 27 South
18.3 mi · 11%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
College Parkway
2.9 mi · 2%
Caribbean Boulevard
1.69 mi · 1%
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

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 35m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cutler Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Cutler Bay?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 80.5 miles from Cape Coral and 80.4 miles from Cutler Bay.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cutler Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Cutler Bay. Straight-line distance: 120.97 mi (194.68 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Cutler Bay

#2 Cutler Bay

Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population43,203
Coordinates25.5783000, -80.3377000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Cutler Bay (-80.3377, 25.5783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.12
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.56 $47.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.11 $52.21
Premium $4.90 $27.81 $55.62
Diesel $4.35 $24.71 $49.42

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Cutler Bay. The current time is 14:20:11.

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.