How far is Florida Ridge, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Florida Ridge, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
151.1 mi
02h 57m
Flight
119.1 mi
191.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.1 mi
Kilometers
191.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.1 mi
Kilometers
243.17 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florida Ridge
2026-04-18T05:43
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florida Ridge
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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Florida Ridge
72.8 mi
01h 28m
To Cape Coral
78.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florida Ridge and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Road Southwest

    2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 9th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Turnpike Feeder Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Kings Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Okeechobee Road

    27.2 mi · 34 min · Okeechobee Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue

    24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd

    155 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fowler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Boy Scout Drive

    2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Summerlin Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    1234 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto College Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · College Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  32. 32

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parrott Avenue
32.8 mi · 22%
Okeechobee Road
30.6 mi · 20%
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 16%
North Kings Highway
5.22 mi · 3%
I 75 South
4.87 mi · 3%
Colonial Boulevard
3.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Parrott Avenue

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 28m from Florida Ridge
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Florida Ridge and 78.2 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florida Ridge and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florida Ridge and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 119.1 mi (191.68 km).

Florida Ridge

#1 Florida Ridge

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population18,164
Coordinates27.5803100, -80.3867200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Road Southwest (-80.386581, 27.580343)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.18 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.22
10.66 gal · 40.36 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.11 $44.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.90 $26.10 $52.19
Diesel $4.35 $23.19 $46.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Florida Ridge and Cape Coral. The current time is 05:43:42.

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.