How far is Cape Coral, FL from Lake Lucerne, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Lake Lucerne, FL is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Lake Lucerne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Lake Lucerne.
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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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Continue on College Parkway
2.9 mi · 5 min · College Parkway
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Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2673 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 East: Pines Boulevard
1447 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pines Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pines Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Flamingo Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Flamingo Road
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Continue on Red Road
2 mi · 4 min · Red Road
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Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
142 m · 9 sec · Northwest 57th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
2277 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 852, SR 817 South: County Line Road, Miami Gardens, Opa Locka
127 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 27th Avenue
2700 ft · 58 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 207th Street
994 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 207th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 208th Street
806 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 208th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 208th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Lake Lucerne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Lucerne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Lake Lucerne?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Cape Coral and 70.8 miles from Lake Lucerne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Lucerne.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Lake Lucerne. Straight-line distance: 113.61 mi (182.83 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 Lake Lucerne
Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.
| Population | 9,044 |
| Coordinates | 25.9650900, -80.2414400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Lucerne (-80.24144, 25.96509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
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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