How far is Cape Coral, FL from Melbourne Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Melbourne Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Melbourne 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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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Continue on South Babcock Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street
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Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
1272 ft · 29 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
96 m · 10 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1078 ft · 20 sec · Strawbridge Avenue
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Continue on Melbourne Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway
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Continue on Fifth Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Miramar Avenue
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 1 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 Melbourne Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Melbourne Beach?
The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Buckhead Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Cape Coral and 94 miles from Melbourne Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Buckhead Ridge
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 Buckhead Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Melbourne Beach. Straight-line distance: 134.51 mi (216.47 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 Melbourne Beach
Town in Florida
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 28.0683500, -80.5603300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne Beach (-80.56033, 28.06835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.52 | $61.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.51 | $65.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
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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