How far is Cape Coral, FL from Sunrise, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Sunrise, FL is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Sunrise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Sunrise.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on East Sunrise Boulevard
2577 ft · 1 min · East Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast 24th Avenue
662 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
1351 ft · 48 sec · Northeast 9th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 26th Avenue
95 m · 13 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
90 m · 15 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
109 m · 15 sec · Northeast 25th Way
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Turn right onto Northeast 7th Place
87 m · 10 sec · Northeast 7th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 7th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Sunrise.
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 leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Sunrise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Sunrise?
The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 71.4 miles from Cape Coral and 71.5 miles from Sunrise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near Sunrise.
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 Sunrise. Straight-line distance: 117.5 mi (189.1 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 Sunrise
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 94,851 |
| Coordinates | 26.1339700, -80.1131000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunrise (-80.1131, 26.13397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.91 | $41.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.16 | $46.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
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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