How far is Cape Coral, FL from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.76 mi
02h 57m
Flight
115.64 mi
186.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.64 mi
Kilometers
186.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.76 mi
Kilometers
242.63 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pompano Beach Highlands
Thu, Nov 12, 8:24 AM EST
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Nov 12, 11:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-11-12T05:26
Arrive Pompano Beach Highlands
Thu, Nov 12, 8:24 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EST
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
75.4 mi
01h 28m
To Pompano Beach Highlands
75.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80ยฐF
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
82ยฐF
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Pompano Beach Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Pompano Beach Highlands.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m ยท 9 sec ยท Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on College Parkway

    2.9 mi ยท 5 min ยท College Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท South Cleveland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.6 mi ยท 8 min ยท Daniels Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2673 ft ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    112 mi ยท 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi ยท 12 min ยท Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft ยท 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft ยท 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi ยท 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1071 ft ยท 29 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2380 ft ยท 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi ยท 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 834: Sample Road

    2293 ft ยท 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 834 East: Sample Road, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach

    84 m ยท 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Sample Road

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท East Sample Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    1495 ft ยท 60 sec ยท Northeast 12th Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 40th Street

    38 m ยท 11 sec ยท Northeast 40th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    905 ft ยท 47 sec ยท Northeast 12th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northeast 41st Drive

    39 m ยท 8 sec ยท Northeast 41st Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    100 m ยท 16 sec ยท Northeast 12th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northeast 42nd Street

    23 m ยท 9 sec ยท Northeast 42nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    15 m ยท 2 sec ยท Northeast 12th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Northeast 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Pompano Beach Highlands.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi ยท 75%
I 95 North
13.4 mi ยท 9%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi ยท 7%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi ยท 3%
College Parkway
2.9 mi ยท 2%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

112 mi ยท 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 28m from Cape Coral
Leave By
12:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pompano Beach Highlands.

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 Highlands?

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 75.4 miles from Cape Coral and 75.4 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cape Coral and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pompano Beach Highlands.

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 Pompano Beach Highlands. Straight-line distance: 115.64 mi (186.1 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pompano Beach Highlands

#2 Pompano Beach Highlands

Census designated place

Population7,192
Coordinates26.2828600, -80.1069900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Pompano Beach Highlands (-80.10699, 26.28286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L ยท about $20.06
Round trip
$40.11
10.64 gal ยท 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.60 $24.45 $48.89
Diesel $5.87 $31.24 $62.48

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 ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Pompano Beach Highlands. The current time is 05:26:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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