How far is Sunrise, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Sunrise, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
144.21 mi
02h 26m
Flight
117.5 mi
189.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.5 mi
Kilometers
189.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.21 mi
Kilometers
232.08 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Fri, May 1, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Sunrise
Fri, May 1, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunrise
2026-04-30T23:07
Arrive Cape Coral
Fri, May 1, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunrise
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 Sunrise
71.5 mi
01h 13m
To Cape Coral
72.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 7th Place

    87 m · 16 sec · Northeast 7th Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way

    109 m · 14 sec · Northeast 25th Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street

    90 m · 16 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 26th Avenue

    95 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    1277 ft · 44 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 24th Avenue

    693 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Sunrise Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 8 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    1419 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 736, I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport, Davie Boulevard

    832 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

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

    160 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto CR 876 West

    35 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto College Parkway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  24. 24

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunrise 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
124 mi · 86%
Daniels Parkway
4.82 mi · 3%
East Sunrise Boulevard
3.44 mi · 2%
College Parkway
3.21 mi · 2%
I 595
1.7 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.51 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 13m from Sunrise
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Sunrise and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunrise to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 71.5 miles from Sunrise and 72.7 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sunrise and 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 Sunrise and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 117.5 mi (189.1 km).

Sunrise

#1 Sunrise

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population94,851
Coordinates26.1339700, -80.1131000
Altitude1
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: Northeast 7th Place (-80.113237, 26.133696)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.26 L · about $21.11
Round trip
$42.23
10.18 gal · 38.52 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.11 $42.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.39 $46.79
Premium $4.90 $24.92 $49.84
Diesel $4.35 $22.14 $44.28

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunrise and Cape Coral. The current time is 23:07:20.

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.