How far is Cape Coral, FL from South Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to South Beach, FL is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and South Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and South 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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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
24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
33 mi · 43 min · Park Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Okeechobee Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Road
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue H
101 m · 18 sec · Avenue H
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1655 ft · 35 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn straight onto Old Dixie Highway
3276 ft · 2 min · Old Dixie Highway
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Boulevard
7.2 mi · 12 min · Atlantic Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Regatta Drive
1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive
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Turn right onto Springline Drive
1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive
47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Anchor Drive
137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and South Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Industrial Drive
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to South Beach?
The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Cape Coral and 74.6 miles from South Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 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 South Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
Okeechobee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 121.66 mi (195.79 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 Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.17 | $48.35 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
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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