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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.24 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.24 mi
Kilometers
18.09 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, Apr 29, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-29T16:36
Arrive North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lochmoor Waterway Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Cape Coral
5.7 mi
00h 11m
To North Fort Myers
5.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

    109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard

    19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

    2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Hancock Bridge Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Cleveland Avenue

    1463 ft · 36 sec · North Cleveland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Pondella Road

    3013 ft · 1 min · Pondella Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Tamiami Trail

    886 ft · 17 sec · North Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on North Tamiami Trail

    864 ft · 21 sec · North Tamiami Trail

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 46%
Hancock Bridge Parkway
3.65 mi · 32%
Coronado Parkway
0.63 mi · 6%
Pondella Road
0.57 mi · 5%
Vincennes Boulevard
0.54 mi · 5%
North Tamiami Trail
0.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochmoor Waterway Estates
00h 11m from Cape Coral
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lochmoor Waterway Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochmoor Waterway Estates.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

5 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

43 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

99 mi away
1993 Main Street
RAIL

Sebring

106 mi away
601 East Center St

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).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North Fort Myers

#2 North Fort Myers

Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place

Population39,407
Coordinates26.6672900, -81.8800900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and North Fort Myers. The current time is 16:36:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.