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

The driving distance from Islamorada, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.42 mi
03h 44m
Flight
139.94 mi
225.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.94 mi
Kilometers
225.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.42 mi
Kilometers
349.9 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Islamorada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islamorada
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Cape Coral
Sun, Apr 19, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Islamorada
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weston
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Islamorada
108.6 mi
01h 52m
To Cape Coral
108.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    25.8 mi · 43 min · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road

    633 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

    106.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Alligator Alley

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral

    160 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto CR 876 West

    35 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto College Parkway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  22. 22

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
107 mi · 49%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.8 mi · 16%
Overseas Highway
25.8 mi · 12%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 9%
Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 8%
Daniels Parkway
4.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

107 mi · 01h 54m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.5 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
01h 52m from Islamorada
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Islamorada and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Islamorada and 108.9 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.82 one way or $63.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Islamorada and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

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

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

25 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

31 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

37 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islamorada and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 139.94 mi (225.21 km).

Islamorada

#1 Islamorada

Municipality in Florida

Population7,131
Coordinates24.9243000, -80.6278400
Altitude3
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: US 1 (-80.627997, 24.924458)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.04 L · about $31.82
Round trip
$63.63
15.34 gal · 58.08 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.82 $63.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.25 $70.50
Premium $4.90 $37.55 $75.10
Diesel $4.35 $33.36 $66.73

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 Islamorada and Cape Coral. The current time is 04:59:55.

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.