How far is Opa-locka, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Opa-locka, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Opa-locka and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opa-locka and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Ali Baba Avenue
3111 ft · 2 min · Ali Baba Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 924 Toll: Gratigny Parkway
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
114 mi · 2 hr 2 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 Opa-locka and Cape Coral.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
114 mi · 02h 02m
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 leaving Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 73.6 miles from Opa-locka and 73.8 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 114.77 mi (184.71 km).
#1 Opa-locka
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,663 |
| Coordinates | 25.9023200, -80.2503300 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
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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