How far is North Bay Village, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from North Bay Village, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
153.53 mi
02h 34m
Flight
121.83 mi
196.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.83 mi
Kilometers
196.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.53 mi
Kilometers
247.09 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in North Bay Village
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bay Village
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Cape Coral
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bay Village
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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From North Bay Village
76.8 mi
01h 17m
To Cape Coral
76.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 North Bay Village and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bay Village and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Adventure Avenue

    884 ft · 41 sec · Adventure Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John F. Kennedy Causeway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · John F. Kennedy Causeway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bayshore Drive

    1527 ft · 37 sec · North Bayshore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 82nd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast 82nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest 82nd Street

    2722 ft · 1 min · Northwest 82nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest 81st Street

    673 ft · 18 sec · Northwest 81st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    45 m · 3 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North

    806 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2526 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    3027 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

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

    160 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto CR 876 West

    35 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto College Parkway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  26. 26

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bay Village 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
121 mi · 79%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 7%
Daniels Parkway
4.82 mi · 3%
I 95 North
4.76 mi · 3%
College Parkway
3.21 mi · 2%
Northeast 82nd Street
1.31 mi · 1%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 17m from North Bay Village
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Bay Village 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 North Bay Village to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 76.8 miles from North Bay Village and 76.7 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Bay Village 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 North Bay Village and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 121.83 mi (196.06 km).

North Bay Village

#1 North Bay Village

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population7,958
Coordinates25.8462100, -80.1539400
Altitude0
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: Adventure Avenue (-80.154004, 25.846208)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.96
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.48 $44.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.91 $49.82
Premium $4.90 $26.54 $53.07
Diesel $4.35 $23.58 $47.15

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 North Bay Village and Cape Coral. The current time is 02:00:09.

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.