How far is Cape Coral, FL from Jensen Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Jensen Beach, FL is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Jensen Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Jensen Beach.
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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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Turn slight right onto College Parkway
1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Turn slight left
64 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Turn right
67 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1150 ft · 22 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Southwest Martin Highway
23.3 mi · 35 min · Southwest Martin Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Monterey Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Monterey Road
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Turn left onto South Kanner Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Kanner Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Federal Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
1040 ft · 24 sec · Northwest Federal Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard
1121 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest Dixie Highway
1975 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast Dixie Highway
2261 ft · 57 sec · Northeast Dixie Highway
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Continue on Northeast Savannah Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Savannah Road
43 m · 4 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
847 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Savannah Road
25 m · 2 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
2969 ft · 1 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Pineapple Avenue
64 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
2586 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Indian River Drive
56 m · 4 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Indian River Drive
1470 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Jensen Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jensen Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Jensen Beach?
The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 71.6 miles from Cape Coral and 71.6 miles from Jensen Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jensen Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Jensen Beach. Straight-line distance: 116.23 mi (187.06 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 Jensen Beach
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 11,707 |
| Coordinates | 27.2544900, -80.2297700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jensen Beach (-80.22977, 27.25449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.95 | $41.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.72 | $49.45 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
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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