Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Miramar, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
138.8 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
Cape Coral to Miramar is 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m via I 75 and South University Drive, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the Gulf Coast region towards the southeastern part of the state. Expect a route that is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. With just one recommended stop and a fuel cost under $25, it's an economical way to cover the distance.
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
69.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 112 mi | 2h |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| South University Drive | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Daniels Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| College Parkway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North University Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| SR 84 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 112 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
5
Continue on College Parkway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 876
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge onto I 75
112 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5; 6
Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 5
Toward SR 84 East
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto SR 817
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on SR 817
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on SR 817
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 824
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Island Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Drive
19
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
91 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bahama Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Miramar with plenty of daylight remaining. While only one stop is suggested, you can easily adjust this based on your needs; the longest continuous highway stretch is 112 miles on I 75, so plan a break around that point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $22, and it’s always wise to top off before entering more populated areas or if you see a good price.
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 69.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, FL
This is one driving day of about 138.8 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Cape Coral, 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 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 130.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
122.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
128.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5; 6
Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Driv...
9
128.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward SR 84 East
5
130.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
SR 817 / South University Drive
Turn right onto SR 817 / South University Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.09 one way
$44.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.03 | $48.07 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Golden Gate, FL
69 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 46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 92% of it on interstates and expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 75, covering a longest stretch of 112 miles. The transition to surface roads, like South University Drive, will likely occur in the final miles as you approach Miramar. Be prepared for numerous exits and potential traffic merging as you near the destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 138.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Miramar, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
122.8 mi in
|
~2h 19m
|
via I 595
About the Cities
Starting in Cape Coral, FL
Full guide →Founded 1957
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.
Arriving in Miramar, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 138.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112 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 Miramar, 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 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miramar, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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