How far is Cape Coral, FL from Melrose Park, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Melrose Park, FL is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 39m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Melrose Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Melrose Park.
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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 right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
583 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Pine Island Road
2584 ft · 1 min · South Pine Island Road
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Turn right onto Peters Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Peters Road
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Continue on Davie Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Davie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 35th Avenue
850 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 35th Avenue
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
2097 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Campus Circle
157 m · 23 sec · East Campus Circle
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Turn left onto Capri Drive
59 m · 7 sec · Capri Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capri Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Melrose Park.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Melrose Park?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 67.4 miles from Cape Coral and 67.4 miles from Melrose Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
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 Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 113.09 mi (182 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 Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1134200, -80.1933800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose Park (-80.19338, 26.11342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.84 | $18.25 | $36.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
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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