How far is Cape Coral, FL from Key Biscayne, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Key Biscayne, FL is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
163.38 mi
03h 16m
Flight
126.06 mi
202.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.06 mi
Kilometers
202.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.38 mi
Kilometers
262.93 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key Biscayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-23T11:21
Arrive Key Biscayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
81.7 mi
01h 38m
To Key Biscayne
81.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
Key Biscayne Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Thursday
Using Miami as the closest live forecast in the Miami-Dade County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Key Biscayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Key Biscayne.

  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

    112 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne

    1013 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Mary Brickell Road

    129 m · 8 sec · Mary Brickell Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Southwest 26th Road

    155 m · 16 sec · Southwest 26th Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast 26th Road

    123 m · 13 sec · Southeast 26th Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Rickenbacker Causeway

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Rickenbacker Causeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Crandon Boulevard

    3127 ft · 2 min · Crandon Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Crandon Boulevard

    103 m · 16 sec · Crandon Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crandon Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Key Biscayne.

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 69%
I 95 South
11.5 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike
10.7 mi · 7%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 6%
Rickenbacker Causeway
5.93 mi · 4%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 38m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Key Biscayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Key Biscayne?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 81.7 miles from Cape Coral and 81.7 miles from Key Biscayne.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Key Biscayne.

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 Key Biscayne. Straight-line distance: 126.06 mi (202.87 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Key Biscayne

#2 Key Biscayne

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population12,730
Coordinates25.6937100, -80.1628200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Key Biscayne (-80.16282, 25.69371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $23.89
Round trip
$47.78
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.89 $47.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.47 $52.95
Premium $4.90 $28.20 $56.40
Diesel $4.35 $25.06 $50.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Key Biscayne. The current time is 11:21:51.

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.