How far is The Hammocks, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from The Hammocks, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
154.73 mi
02h 36m
Flight
111.85 mi
180.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.85 mi
Kilometers
180.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.73 mi
Kilometers
249.01 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, May 2, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in The Hammocks
Sat, May 2, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Hammocks
2026-05-01T23:19
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, May 2, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Hammocks
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
Marco Island
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From The Hammocks
68.8 mi
01h 18m
To Cape Coral
85.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Hammocks and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court

    52 m · 12 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Southwest 103rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard

    109 m · 14 sec · Hammocks Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street

    1754 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 104th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest 157th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 157th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 88th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 88th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 88th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 177th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Southwest 8th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Collier Boulevard

    7 mi · 11 min · Collier Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2572 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

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

    160 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto CR 876 West

    35 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto College Parkway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  22. 22

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Hammocks and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamiami Trail
60.3 mi · 39%
I 75 North
29.2 mi · 19%
Southwest 8th Street
21.6 mi · 14%
Collier Boulevard
6.98 mi · 5%
Southwest 177th Avenue
4.98 mi · 3%
Daniels Parkway
4.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tamiami Trail

Continue on Tamiami Trail

60.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marco Island
01h 18m from The Hammocks
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Marco Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from The Hammocks and 85.9 miles from Cape Coral.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.65 one way or $45.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Hammocks and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Marco Island

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marco Island, 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 Marco Island.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

84 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Hammocks and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 111.85 mi (180.01 km).

The Hammocks

#1 The Hammocks

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population51,003
Coordinates25.6714900, -80.4445000
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: Southwest 154th Circle Court (-80.444521, 25.671489)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $22.65
Round trip
$45.30
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.65 $45.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.90 $26.73 $53.46
Diesel $4.35 $23.75 $47.50

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between The Hammocks and Cape Coral. The current time is 23:19:12.

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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.