Driving Distance from Orlando to Cape Coral, Florida: 125 Miles, 2.5 Hours

The road distance between Orlando (central Florida) and Cape Coral (SW Florida, near Fort Myers) is approximately 125 miles (201 km) via the most direct route.

Route

1. Take I-4 West from Orlando (exit 72).
2. Merge onto FL-429 North (Western Beltway) — toll road (SunPass/E-Pass).
3. Continue on FL-429 to FL-414 West (John Land Apopka Expressway) — toll.
4. Take US-441 South / FL-50 West to Florida's Turnpike South (toll) — OR stay on FL-429 to **I-75 South (Alligator Alley)**.
5. I-75 South (Alligator Alley) across the Everglades to exit 141 (FL-78 / Pine Island Rd) → Cape Coral.

Time & Cost

• Driving time: 2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 45 min (no traffic).
• Tolls: ~$10–$15 (SunPass); cash-by-plate higher.
• Fuel: ~$15–$20 (25 mpg, $3.50/gal).

Alternatives

• FL-70 West (via Arcadia): Scenic, slower (~3 hr), no tolls.
• US-27 South: Heavy truck traffic, not recommended.

Tips

• Check FL511.com for real-time traffic/incidents on I-75 (Alligator Alley closures for fog/fire).
• Fuel up before Alligator Alley (40-mi stretch with no services).
• Watch for wildlife (panthers, bears, gators) at dawn/dusk.

Cape Coral's 400+ miles of canals await—an easy drive from Orlando's theme parks.