How far is Cape Coral, FL from Hobe Sound, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Hobe Sound, FL is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
147.24 mi
03h 28m
Flight
116.95 mi
188.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.95 mi
Kilometers
188.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.24 mi
Kilometers
236.96 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, May 3, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-03T05:17
Arrive Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
73.6 mi
01h 44m
To Hobe Sound
73.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Hobe Sound.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Hobe Sound.

  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

    Turn slight right onto College Parkway

    1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    64 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    67 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    109 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1150 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    5 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast 86th Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southwest Martin Highway

    17.5 mi · 26 min · Southwest Martin Highway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    3060 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 708: Hobe Sound

    2348 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Southeast Bridge Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Hobe Sound.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive
40.8 mi · 28%
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 16%
Southwest Martin Highway
17.5 mi · 12%
I 95 South
14 mi · 9%
North Bridge Street
7.73 mi · 5%
Southeast Bridge Road
6.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive

Turn left onto Industrial Drive

34.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 44m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Hobe Sound?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Cape Coral and 73.6 miles from Hobe Sound.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Hobe Sound. Straight-line distance: 116.95 mi (188.22 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hobe Sound

#2 Hobe Sound

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

Population11,521
Coordinates27.0595000, -80.1364300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Hobe Sound (-80.13643, 27.0595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.90 $25.46 $50.92
Diesel $4.35 $22.62 $45.24

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Hobe Sound. The current time is 05:17:52.

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.