How far is Cape Coral, FL from North Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.
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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 · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway
3.6 mi · 7 min · Hancock Bridge Parkway
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Turn left onto North Cleveland Avenue
1463 ft · 36 sec · North Cleveland Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Pondella Road
3013 ft · 1 min · Pondella Road
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Turn right onto North Tamiami Trail
886 ft · 17 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
864 ft · 21 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.
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.
Del Prado Boulevard South
Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to North Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lochmoor Waterway Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Cape Coral and 5.6 miles from North Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cape Coral and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near Lochmoor Waterway Estates
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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 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 North Fort Myers
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
| Population | 39,407 |
| Coordinates | 26.6672900, -81.8800900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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