How far is Cape Coral, FL from Opa-locka, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Opa-locka, FL is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
147.34 mi
02h 49m
Flight
114.77 mi
184.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.77 mi
Kilometers
184.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.34 mi
Kilometers
237.12 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Opa-locka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Opa-locka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
73.6 mi
01h 24m
To Opa-locka
73.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Opa-locka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Opa-locka.

  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 left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 37th Avenue North

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ali Baba Avenue

    3111 ft · 2 min · Ali Baba Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Opa-locka.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 76%
Miami
10.5 mi · 7%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
Gratigny Parkway
4.48 mi · 3%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 3%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 2%
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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 24m from Cape Coral
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Opa-locka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Opa-locka?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 73.6 miles from Cape Coral and 73.7 miles from Opa-locka.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Opa-locka.

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 Opa-locka. Straight-line distance: 114.77 mi (184.71 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Opa-locka

#2 Opa-locka

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population15,663
Coordinates25.9023200, -80.2503300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Opa-locka (-80.25033, 25.90232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.90 $25.46 $50.92
Diesel $4.35 $22.62 $45.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Opa-locka. The current time is 06:50:39.

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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.