How far is Coconut Grove, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Coconut Grove, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Grove and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Grove and Cape Coral.
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Start on Hardie Avenue
1350 ft · 1 min · Hardie Avenue
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Continue on Hardee Road
759 ft · 23 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
12 m · 1 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
931 ft · 28 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
16 m · 2 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
153 m · 15 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
20 m · 2 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
1711 ft · 50 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
1634 ft · 48 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Caballero Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · Caballero Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Caballero Boulevard
92 m · 11 sec · Caballero Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
114 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
160 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto CR 876 West
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels 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 College Parkway
3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coconut Grove and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
114 mi · 02h 02m
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 Coconut Grove and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coconut Grove to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 79.4 miles from Coconut Grove and 79.7 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.44 one way or $42.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coconut Grove and Sunny near Cape Coral.
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 Coconut Grove and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 120.3 mi (193.61 km).
#1 Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.7126000, -80.2569900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.82 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
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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