This 134.9-mile drive from Broward Estates, FL to Cape Coral, FL is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 40 minutes on the road, with the majority of your travel on I-75. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, this trip is quite economical. Given its relatively short duration and primarily highway profile, it's an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The route keeps you within the state of Florida for its entirety.
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
67.4 miles from Broward Estates, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
112.3 mi
2h
West Broward Boulevard
6.6 mi
12m
Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi
8m
Port Everglades Expressway
3.3 mi
3m
College Parkway
3.2 mi
5m
Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi
2m
South Cleveland Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Hiatus Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 112.3 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broward Estates, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
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Start on Northwest 34th Terrace
146 ft·6 sec·Northwest 34th Terrace
2
Continue on Northwest 4th Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Northwest 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 34th Avenue
0.3 mi·44 sec·Northwest 34th Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 842
6.6 mi·12 min·West Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Hiatus Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Hiatus Road
6
Turn right onto SR 84
0.4 mi·42 sec·SR 84
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 595 WestUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 595
3.3 mi·3 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
112 mi·2 hr·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 131Toward CR 876: Cape CoralUse the slight right lane.
11
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.
12
Turn left
116 ft·5 sec
Toward CR 876 West
13
Turn left onto CR 876
4.8 mi·8 min·Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi·1 min·South Cleveland Avenue
15
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi·5 min·College Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Cape Coral Bridge Road
17
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi·2 min·Cape Coral Parkway East
18
Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 40-minute trip, consider departing in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic on I-75. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $21, you have flexibility in your pacing. The longest stretch of 112.3 miles on I-75 means you can easily cover significant ground between potential breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the longer interstate segment, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you can be more spontaneous with your schedule.
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 67.4 miles from Broward Estates, FL, or about 1h 19m 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m
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 Broward Estates, 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 Broward Estates, FL
This is one driving day of about 134.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Broward Estates, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 124.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Northwest 34th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 34th Avenue
Navigation decision point
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 842 / West Broward Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 842 / West Broward Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 595 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 595 West
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123.9 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward CR 876: Cape Coral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 131
Toward CR 876: Cape Coral
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124.3 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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
$21.47 one way
$42.94 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$23.36
$46.72
premium
$4.72
$25.08
$50.17
diesel
$5.61
$29.78
$59.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.5
0
$14.16
$6.48
Efficient EV
33.7
0
$11.80
$5.40
EV Truck/SUV
54
0
$18.89
$8.63
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Broward Estates, FL
Morning
in Broward Estates on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Morning
in Cape Coral on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
NNW 6 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 7:58PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 7:58PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
68°F
Golden Gate, FL
67 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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roads, including I-75 and Daniels Parkway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 112.3 miles on I-75, making for a consistent pace. While the profile is largely highway-focused, the initial and final segments utilize local roads like West Broward Boulevard. This means you'll transition from city streets to high-speed travel and back again, offering a varied, though primarily fast-paced, driving experience.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Broward Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Northwest 34th Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Northwest 34th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 842 / West Broward Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broward Estates, 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 40m. Total distance: 134.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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.
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 0.2 miles (Northwest 34th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 842 / West Broward Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cape Coral, FL before heading back.
