Traveling from Biscayne Park to Cape Coral covers 149.3 miles across Florida, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes. Because this route involves navigating through local streets rather than major interstates, it functions best as a straightforward day trip. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the path relies on local roads rather than highway travel, you won't face the typical fatigue of high-speed transit. It is a manageable trek that gets you from the east coast to the Gulf side without the need for an overnight stay. Keep in mind that this trip requires your full attention as you transition between local neighborhoods and regional corridors.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.7 miles from Biscayne Park, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
112.3 mi
2h
Florida's Turnpike
10.5 mi
12m
Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi
10m
Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi
8m
College Parkway
3.2 mi
5m
I 95
1.8 mi
2m
Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi
2m
Griffing Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 112.3 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biscayne Park, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
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Start on Northeast 116th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Northeast 116th Street
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At end of road, turn left onto SR 915
353 ft·17 sec·Northeast 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 115th Street
194 ft·10 sec·Northeast 115th Street
4
Turn right onto Griffing Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Griffing Boulevard
5
Turn left onto SR 922
0.4 mi·55 sec·Northeast 125th Street
6
Continue on SR 922
0.6 mi·1 min·Northwest 125th Street
7
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
215 ft·6 sec·Northwest 6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
9
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi·2 min·I 95
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 12AToward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike TollUse the slight left lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi·12 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 54Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward SR 84 West, I 595 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 595 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 595
9.1 mi·10 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 75
112 mi·2 hr·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 131Toward CR 876: Cape CoralUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
524 ft·16 sec
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape CoralUse the left lane.
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Turn left
116 ft·5 sec
Toward CR 876 West
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Turn left onto CR 876
4.8 mi·8 min·Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi·1 min·South Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi·5 min·College Parkway
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi·2 min·Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the absence of highway miles means you will be subject to local signal timing and neighborhood speed limits. Since there are no designated stops scheduled in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, but be aware that you are responsible for timing your own rest intervals. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind, as local driving patterns can sometimes impact efficiency differently than steady highway cruising. A specific tip for this route: since you are relying on roads like Northeast 6th Avenue and Northeast 115th Street, double-check your GPS navigation before leaving Biscayne Park to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns required to get clear of the local area.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.7 miles from Biscayne Park, FL, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Biscayne Park, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Biscayne Park, FL
This is one driving day of about 149.4 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Biscayne Park, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 112.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 138.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.2 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
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15.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54
Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
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16.4 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 84 West, I 595 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 84 West, I 595 West
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16.9 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 595 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 595 West
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138.8 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.78 one way
$47.56 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$25.87
$51.74
premium
$4.72
$27.78
$55.56
diesel
$5.61
$32.99
$65.97
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Florida's Turnpike
(10.5 mi)$0.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.69
$7.17
Efficient EV
37.4
0
$13.07
$5.98
EV Truck/SUV
59.8
0
$20.92
$9.56
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Biscayne Park, FL
Late night
in Biscayne Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Late night
in Cape Coral on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Golden Gate, FL
75 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 149.3-mile route is defined by a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, navigating instead via Northeast 6th Avenue, Northeast 115th Street, and Griffing Boulevard. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you should expect frequent adjustments and a slower, more engaged pace behind the wheel. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so the experience is characterized by continuous movement through various intersections. The personality of this drive is practical and functional, requiring you to stay alert as you navigate the local road network connecting the two regions.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 149.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Biscayne Park, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 876: Cape Coral, Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida Southwestern State College and Cr 876 West.
Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 149.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cape Coral, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cape Coral, FL before heading back.
