How far is North Fort Myers, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from North Fort Myers, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
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Start on North Tamiami Trail
16 m · 5 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Pondella Road
3111 ft · 1 min · Pondella Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Cleveland Avenue
1717 ft · 48 sec · North Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway
3.6 mi · 7 min · Hancock Bridge Parkway
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · 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 North Fort Myers 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.
Del Prado Boulevard South
Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
6.16 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving North Fort Myers and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Fort Myers to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lochmoor Waterway Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from North Fort Myers and 6.1 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Fort Myers and Mostly Clear near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Lochmoor Waterway Estates
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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 km).
#1 North Fort Myers
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
| Population | 39,407 |
| Coordinates | 26.6672900, -81.8800900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
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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