How far is Lely, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Lely, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lely and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lely and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
31 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
6 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
54 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forest Hills Boulevard
104 m · 11 sec · Forest Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
1191 ft · 26 sec · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn left onto Santa Barbara Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard
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Turn left onto Golden Gate Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Golden Gate Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 27 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 Lely and Cape Coral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lely 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 Lely to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Lely and 21.9 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lely and Partly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lely and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.92 km).
#1 Lely
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 3,451 |
| Coordinates | 26.1006500, -81.7284200 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
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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