How far is Cape Coral, FL from Pompano Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Pompano Beach, FL is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Pompano Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Pompano Beach.
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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
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1071 ft · 29 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East
739 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2162 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
2767 ft · 1 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
77 m · 16 sec · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn left
110 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 6 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 Pompano Beach.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Pompano Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Pompano Beach?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 73.5 miles from Cape Coral and 73.6 miles from Pompano Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Pompano Beach.
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 Pompano Beach. Straight-line distance: 115.14 mi (185.3 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 Pompano Beach
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 112,360 |
| Coordinates | 26.2378600, -80.1247700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pompano Beach (-80.12477, 26.23786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.58 | $45.15 |
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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