Origin
Marco Island, FL
Morning in Marco Island on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marco Island, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marco Island, FL
Arian Fernandez
Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 56-mile drive from Marco Island to Cape Coral, Florida, takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes I-75, offering a highway-focused experience. Since it's a short trip with no recommended stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This drive is perfect for those looking for a quick and efficient transfer between two points within the vibrant Florida region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 28.7 mi | 30m |
| North Collier Boulevard | 14.8 mi | 23m |
| Daniels Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| College Parkway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Cape Coral Parkway East | 1 mi | 2m |
| Yellowbird Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Cleveland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cape Coral Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 28.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marco Island, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Waterway Court
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
Waterway Court
2
Continue on Waterway Court
482 ft
·
40 sec
·
Waterway Court
3
At end of road, turn left onto Bald Eagle Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bald Eagle Drive
4
Turn right onto Yellowbird Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Yellowbird Street
5
Continue on Yellowbird Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Yellowbird Street
6
Turn right onto North Collier Boulevard
15 mi
·
23 min
·
North Collier Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 131
Toward CR 876: Cape Coral
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
524 ft
·
16 sec
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
116 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CR 876 West
12
Turn left onto CR 876
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
14
Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
16
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
17
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Marco Island, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bald Eagle Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Bald Eagle Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Yellowbird Street
Enter roundabout onto Yellowbird Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Collier Boulevard
Turn right onto North Collier Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
45.1 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
8
45.4 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
$8.91 one way
$17.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Golden Gate, FL
28 mi in
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
10 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
1h 18m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 67% of the journey on the interstate. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-75, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.7 miles. While the main roads include North Collier Boulevard and Daniels Parkway, the overall profile leans heavily towards interstate cruising. This means steady progress and minimal complexity as you navigate from Marco Island to Cape Coral.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Collier Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bald Eagle Drive.
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 56 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 0.1 miles (Bald Eagle Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (Yellowbird Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (North Collier Boulevard): 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.
Between Marco Island, 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.
Cr 876: Cape Coral
45.1 mi in
|
~58m
Cr 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex
45.4 mi in
|
~59m
Florida Southwestern State College
45.4 mi in
|
~59m
Cr 876 West
45.5 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
Full guide →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.
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 28.7 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.
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: at 0.1 miles (Bald Eagle Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (Yellowbird Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (North Collier Boulevard): 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.
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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