Cape Coral to Orangetree is 40.6 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 75 and Immokalee Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, moving from the Cape Coral area towards Immokalee. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major roads, making it a simple option for a quick transfer or an extension of a local trip. You won't encounter any overnight stays needed for this distance.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
18.8 mi
20m
Immokalee Road
10.1 mi
15m
Daniels Parkway
4.6 mi
7m
College Parkway
2.9 mi
5m
Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi
2m
Cape Coral Bridge Road
1 mi
1m
South Cleveland Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Oil Well Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 18.8 mi, about 20m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,095 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,836
Quietest
2 AM
~236 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Orangetree, 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
19 mi·20 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 111Toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park
11
Keep slight left at fork
296 ft·9 sec
Toward CR 846 EastUse the left lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 846
10 mi·15 min·Immokalee Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 858
0.5 mi·1 min·Oil Well Road
14
Continue on CR 858
0.1 mi·27 sec·Oil Well Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 858
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip|~9m in|US 41 / South Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto US 41 / South Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
6
29.5 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 846 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$6.88
$13.75
premium
$4.63
$7.39
$14.79
diesel
$5.60
$8.95
$17.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.2
0
$4.26
$1.95
Efficient EV
10.2
0
$3.55
$1.62
EV Truck/SUV
16.2
0
$5.68
$2.60
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Aug 25, 2026
Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Night
in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 8 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 1:20PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 1:16PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Orangetree, FL
Night
in Orangetree on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 1:20PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 1:16PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 route is 67% highway, with the longest stretch of continuous highway driving being 18.8 miles on I 75. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads like Immokalee Road and Daniels Parkway. Expect a mix of faster highway speeds and more suburban or rural cruising as you approach your destination. The highway portion offers straightforward travel, while the latter half involves navigating through developed areas.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Immokalee Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.
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 40.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 41 / South Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
25 ft5 ft
Total Climb
24 ft
Total Descent
10 ft
Highest Point
25 ft
~11.6 mi in
Elevation Range
20 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cape Coral, FL and Orangetree, FL, road signs point toward Cr 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park and Cr 846 East.
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 57m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Orangetree, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 41 / South Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orangetree, FL before heading back.
