How far is Cape Coral, FL from North Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to North Miami, FL is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.54 mi
02h 54m
Flight
118.74 mi
191.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.74 mi
Kilometers
191.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.54 mi
Kilometers
239.05 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Miami
Wed, Jun 3, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, Jun 3, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-06-02T23:48
Arrive North Miami
Wed, Jun 3, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
74.3 mi
01h 27m
To North Miami
74.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and North Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and North Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on College Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2673 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    112 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street

    1206 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest 125th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 125th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast 125th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 125th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and North Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 76%
Florida's Turnpike
10.7 mi · 7%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 6%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
College Parkway
2.9 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 27m from Cape Coral
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to North Miami?

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 74.3 miles from Cape Coral and 74.3 miles from North Miami.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, 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 Immokalee.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and North Miami. Straight-line distance: 118.74 mi (191.09 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 Miami

#2 North Miami

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population62,247
Coordinates25.8900900, -80.1867100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: North Miami (-80.18671, 25.89009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.08 $48.17
Premium $4.90 $25.66 $51.31
Diesel $4.35 $22.79 $45.59

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and North Miami. The current time is 23:48:35.

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.