How far is Cape Coral, FL from Naples, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Naples, FL is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Naples.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Naples.
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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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Continue on South Tamiami Trail
924 ft · 19 sec · South Tamiami Trail
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Continue on South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Tamiami Trail
26.5 mi · 42 min · South Tamiami Trail
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Continue on 9th Street North
1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North
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Continue on 9th Street South
1796 ft · 57 sec · 9th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Parkway
104 m · 25 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Naples.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Tamiami Trail
Continue on South Tamiami Trail
26.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Naples.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Naples?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Cape Coral and 17.3 miles from Naples.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Naples.
Stop Ideas Near Estero
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 Estero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Naples. Straight-line distance: 30.57 mi (49.2 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 Naples
County seat of Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 21,988 |
| Coordinates | 26.1423400, -81.7959600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Naples (-81.79596, 26.14234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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