How far is North Miami Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from North Miami Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Miami Beach and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Miami Beach and Cape Coral.
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Start on Northeast 171st Street
14 m · 3 sec · Northeast 171st Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 19th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 19th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 18th Road
963 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 18th Road
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Continue on Northeast 18th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast 18th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 199th Street
1450 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 199th Street
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Turn left onto Highland Lakes Boulevard
1388 ft · 40 sec · Highland Lakes Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
124 m · 17 sec · Ives Dairy Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr
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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 North Miami Beach 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Miami Beach and Mostly 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 Miami Beach to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 73.1 miles from North Miami Beach and 73.6 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Miami Beach and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Miami Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 118.97 mi (191.47 km).
#1 North Miami Beach
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 42,444 |
| Coordinates | 25.9331500, -80.1625500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.49 | $42.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.81 | $47.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
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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