How far is Key Biscayne, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Key Biscayne, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.33 mi
02h 44m
Flight
126.06 mi
202.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.06 mi
Kilometers
202.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.33 mi
Kilometers
262.86 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Key Biscayne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Key Biscayne
2026-04-23T09:56
Arrive Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Key Biscayne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Key Biscayne
81.7 mi
01h 22m
To Cape Coral
81.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Key Biscayne Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Thursday
Using Miami as the closest live forecast in the Miami-Dade County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Key Biscayne and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Crandon Boulevard

    2829 ft · 1 min · Crandon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Rickenbacker Causeway

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Rickenbacker Causeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South, I 95 North: Coral Gables, Downtown, Airport

    3007 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr

  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 Key Biscayne and Cape Coral.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
121 mi · 74%
US 1 South
12 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 7%
Rickenbacker Causeway
5.61 mi · 3%
Daniels Parkway
4.82 mi · 3%
College Parkway
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

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 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 22m from Key Biscayne
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Key Biscayne and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Key Biscayne to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 81.7 miles from Key Biscayne and 81.6 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Key Biscayne and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 126.06 mi (202.87 km).

Key Biscayne

#1 Key Biscayne

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population12,730
Coordinates25.6937100, -80.1628200
Altitude1
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: Crandon Boulevard (-80.162787, 25.693707)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $23.89
Round trip
$47.78
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.89 $47.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.47 $52.95
Premium $4.90 $28.20 $56.40
Diesel $4.35 $25.06 $50.11

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 Key Biscayne and Cape Coral. The current time is 09:56:08.

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.