How far is Cape Coral, FL from South Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to South Bay, FL is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and South Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and South Bay.
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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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Turn slight right onto College Parkway
1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Turn slight left
64 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Turn right
67 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.4 mi · 55 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
24.8 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
1731 ft · 44 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 South Bay.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Palm Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 South Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to South Bay?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Port LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Cape Coral and 44 miles from South Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Sunny near South Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Port LaBelle
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 Port LaBelle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and South Bay. Straight-line distance: 76.51 mi (123.13 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 South Bay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 26.6639600, -80.7161700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bay (-80.71617, 26.66396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
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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