How far is Jensen Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Jensen Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jensen Beach and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jensen Beach and Cape Coral.
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Start on Northeast Indian River Drive
1472 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Pineapple Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
2505 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
2967 ft · 1 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Savannah Road
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Savannah Road
26 m · 2 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
843 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Savannah Road
43 m · 4 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Continue on Northeast Dixie Highway
2261 ft · 1 min · Northeast Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Dixie Highway
1975 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard
1121 ft · 29 sec · Northwest Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest Federal Highway
1094 ft · 29 sec · Northwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Southwest Federal Highway
2808 ft · 1 min · Southwest Federal Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Palm City Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Palm City Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Monterey Road
2629 ft · 1 min · Southwest Monterey Road
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Continue on Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Martin Highway
23.3 mi · 35 min · Southwest Martin Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
5 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1234 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 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 Jensen Beach and Cape Coral.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast 86th Boulevard
Continue straight
29.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jensen Beach and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jensen Beach to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 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?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Jensen Beach and 81.2 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jensen Beach and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jensen Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 116.23 mi (187.06 km).
#1 Jensen Beach
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 11,707 |
| Coordinates | 27.2544900, -80.2297700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.45 | $46.89 |
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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