How far is Cape Coral, FL from Surfside, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Surfside, FL is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.39 mi
03h 04m
Flight
122.54 mi
197.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.54 mi
Kilometers
197.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.39 mi
Kilometers
245.24 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surfside
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Surfside
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
76.2 mi
01h 32m
To Surfside
76.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Surfside.

  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 right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road

    2287 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard

    3131 ft · 1 min · Biscayne Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto William Lehman Causeway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · William Lehman Causeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR A1A South

    808 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Collins Avenue

    4.4 mi · 10 min · Collins Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    3109 ft · 2 min · Harding Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 92nd Street

    825 ft · 42 sec · 92nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Carlyle Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Carlyle Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlyle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 74%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 8%
I 95 South
7.93 mi · 5%
Daniels Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
Collins Avenue
4.42 mi · 3%
College Parkway
2.9 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 32m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Surfside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Surfside?

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Cape Coral and 76.2 miles from Surfside.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Cloudy near Surfside.

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 Surfside. Straight-line distance: 122.54 mi (197.21 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Surfside

#2 Surfside

Town in Florida, USA

Population5,572
Coordinates25.8784300, -80.1256000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: Surfside (-80.1256, 25.87843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.63
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.32 $44.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.73 $49.45
Premium $4.90 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $4.35 $23.40 $46.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and Surfside. The current time is 07:44:41.

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.