How far is Cape Coral, FL from Lely, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Lely, FL is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Lely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Lely.
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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
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2103 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn slight left
127 m · 26 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
856 ft · 19 sec · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard
113 m · 16 sec · Forest Hills Boulevard
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Turn left
54 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Lely.
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
28.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Lely?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Cape Coral and 23.5 miles from Lely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Lely. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.92 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 Lely
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 3,451 |
| Coordinates | 26.1006500, -81.7284200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely (-81.72842, 26.10065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
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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