How far is Cape Coral, FL from Sunshine Ranches, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.35 mi
02h 33m
Flight
106.54 mi
171.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.54 mi
Kilometers
171.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.35 mi
Kilometers
211.39 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunshine Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Sunshine Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:30 PM EDT
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
65.7 mi
01h 16m
To Sunshine Ranches
65.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and Sunshine Ranches.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Sunshine Ranches.

  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

    112 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Griffin Road East

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Griffin Road

    2881 ft · 59 sec · Griffin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 148th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest 148th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stirling Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Stirling Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 136th Avenue

    666 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and Sunshine Ranches.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 86%
Miami
5.26 mi · 4%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
College Parkway
2.9 mi · 2%
Southwest 148th Avenue
1.28 mi · 1%
Cape Coral Parkway East
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 16m from Cape Coral
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Sunshine Ranches?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 65.7 miles from Cape Coral and 65.7 miles from Sunshine Ranches.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.

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 Sunshine Ranches. Straight-line distance: 106.54 mi (171.46 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sunshine Ranches

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

Population1,884
Coordinates26.0459200, -80.3289400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Sunshine Ranches (-80.32894, 26.04592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.49
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.25 $38.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.33 $42.65
Premium $4.90 $22.72 $45.43
Diesel $4.35 $20.18 $40.37

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Sunshine Ranches. The current time is 05:38:01.

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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.