Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

150.7 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 47m ★

6 AM

2h 58m

8 AM

3h 20m

10 AM

3h 6m

12 PM

3h 3m

3 PM

3h 7m

5 PM

3h 19m

8 PM

2h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL covers 150.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Sawgrass Expressway, Daniels Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

75.3 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 150.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 150.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Sawgrass Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 112 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 112 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sawgrass Expressway. You will hit about 12 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 150.7 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 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 123.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

123.2 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs

5

125 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway

Merge onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

150.7 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | Southeast 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Deerfield Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

122.8 mi in | ~2h 19m | via I 595

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	112 mi	2h
Sawgrass Expressway	21.1 mi	24m
Daniels Parkway	4.6 mi	7m
Southwest 10th Street	3.5 mi	6m
College Parkway	2.9 mi	5m
Cape Coral Parkway East	1.1 mi	2m
South Dixie Highway	1 mi	2m
Cape Coral Bridge Road	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 112 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Deerfield Beach, 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

0.4 mi · 29 sec · 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

1.7 mi · 3 min

Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs Use the slight left / straight lanes.

12

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

21 mi · 24 min · Sawgrass Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13

Continue on SR 869

3.5 mi · 6 min · Southwest 10th Street

Use the left lane.

14

Turn left onto SR 811

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

15

Turn right onto SR 810

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard

16

Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

26 ft · 0 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Use the left lane.

17

Arrive at destination

Southeast 2nd Avenue

Trip Plan

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 75.3 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 29m 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 33 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.3 miles or 1h 29m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield Beach, 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 150.7 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.3 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 1h 29m into the drive

city in Collier County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Immokalee, FL

75 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

Golden Gate, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Golden Gate, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112 miles.

Arriving in Deerfield Beach, FL

The final approach into Deerfield Beach, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deerfield Beach, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 10.8

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 10.8

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.8

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 10.8

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Cape Coral, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 32.3

Naples, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 32.3

Naples, Florida

+12392622600

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.5

Estero, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 107.6

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 32.3

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 129.1

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Coral Springs Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 139.9

Coral Springs, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19543405000

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.5

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 10.8

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 129.1

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.61 one way

$49.22 round trip

$4.15/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$27.27	$54.54
premium	$4.90	$29.05	$58.10
diesel	$4.35	$25.81	$51.62

Estimated Tolls: $1.69

Sawgrass Expressway (21.1 mi) $1.69

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.2	$15.82	$7.23
Efficient EV	37.7	$13.19	$6.03
EV Truck/SUV	60.3	$21.10	$9.64

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 18, 2026

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Late night in Cape Coral on Saturday

Local time

5:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

N 3 to 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Deerfield Beach, FL

Late night in Deerfield Beach on Saturday

Local time

5:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

3 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL covers 150.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Sawgrass Expressway, Daniels Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.3 miles from Cape Coral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.7 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.

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 123.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

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Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Deerfield Beach, FL

Nearby Places

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

AmpUp Charging Station

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

Volunteer Park Community Center

Coral Springs Museum of Art

Wonder Gardens

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cape Coral, FL

Deerfield Beach, FL

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 57m on the road

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