How far is Cape Coral, FL from Stock Island, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Stock Island, FL is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
294.37 mi
06h 30m
Flight
138.52 mi
222.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.52 mi
Kilometers
222.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.37 mi
Kilometers
473.75 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stock Island
Wed, May 13, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Wed, May 13, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Stock Island
Wed, May 13, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Westwood Lake
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Cape Coral
147.3 mi
03h 15m
To Stock Island
147.1 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Stock Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Stock Island.

  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

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay

    1118 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami

    2407 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    103.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Overseas Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1723 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1012 ft · 30 sec · 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    121 m · 30 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Stock Island.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
107 mi · 36%
Overseas Highway
103 mi · 35%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.1 mi · 12%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 7%
US 27 South
18.3 mi · 6%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+155.9 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood Lake
03h 15m from Cape Coral
Leave By
11:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stock Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Stock Island?

The road trip is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westwood Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Cape Coral and 147.1 miles from Stock Island.

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

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.10 one way or $86.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stock Island.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westwood Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

Westwood Lake
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood Lake.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

18 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

37 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

48 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

70 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Stock Island. Straight-line distance: 138.52 mi (222.93 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Stock Island

#2 Stock Island

Census designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States

Population3,919
Coordinates24.5670900, -81.7384200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Stock Island (-81.73842, 24.56709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.32 L · about $43.10
Round trip
$86.20
20.78 gal · 78.64 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.10 $86.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.75 $95.50
Premium $4.90 $50.87 $101.74
Diesel $4.35 $45.20 $90.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Stock Island. The current time is 21:14:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.