How far is Cape Coral, FL from North Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to North Lauderdale, FL is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and North Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and North Lauderdale.
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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
2273 ft · 30 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto North University Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto West McNab Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West McNab Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 81st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Southwest 81st Avenue
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Turn right onto Kimberly Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Kimberly Boulevard
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Turn right
18 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
62 m · 15 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 North Lauderdale.
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 Sunny near North Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to North Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 68.1 miles from Cape Coral and 68.1 miles from North Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near North Lauderdale.
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 North Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 109.32 mi (175.93 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 Lauderdale
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 44,203 |
| Coordinates | 26.2173000, -80.2258800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lauderdale (-80.22588, 26.2173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
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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