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

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Key Largo, FL is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.85 mi
04h 03m
Flight
138.32 mi
222.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.32 mi
Kilometers
222.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.85 mi
Kilometers
321.63 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key Largo
Thu, May 7, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, May 7, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-06T22:36
Arrive Key Largo
Thu, May 7, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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
Weston
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Cape Coral
100 mi
02h 01m
To Key Largo
99.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Overseas Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    138 m · 28 sec · Overseas Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harbor Drive

    94 m · 14 sec · Harbor Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
107 mi · 54%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.1 mi · 18%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 10%
US 27 South
18.3 mi · 9%
Overseas Highway
9.43 mi · 5%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 2%
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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
02h 01m from Cape Coral
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Key Largo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Cape Coral and 99.9 miles from Key Largo.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.24 one way or $58.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Key Largo.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

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

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

25 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

31 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

37 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Key Largo. Straight-line distance: 138.32 mi (222.61 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 Largo

#2 Key Largo

Census designated place in Florida, United States

Population10,433
Coordinates25.0865200, -80.4472800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Key Largo (-80.44728, 25.08652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.7 L · about $29.24
Round trip
$58.49
14.1 gal · 53.4 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.24 $58.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.40 $64.80
Premium $4.90 $34.52 $69.03
Diesel $4.35 $30.67 $61.33

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Key Largo. The current time is 22:36:21.

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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.