Origin
Hobe Sound, FL
Evening in Hobe Sound on Friday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobe Sound, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
147.5 mi
237 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobe Sound, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
This 147.5-mile drive from Hobe Sound to Cape Coral, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes. You'll spend about 57% of your time on highways, with the bulk of the journey covering 49.2 miles on FL 78. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. This is a practical option for a day trip, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, so be prepared for varying road conditions.
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
73.8 miles from Hobe Sound, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 147.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with a significant portion, 57%, on highways. The drive features a notable uninterrupted stretch of 49.2 miles along FL 78, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition between Hickpochee Avenue and Southwest Martin Highway, the road character will likely change, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire journey, providing a more dynamic drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 147.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (CR 15A / Southeast 86th Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 110
Toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CR 15A / Southeast 86th Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 15A / Southeast 86th Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
130.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 South
8
135.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
8
135.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hobe Sound, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 714: Martin Highway and Lehigh Acres.
Cr 714: Martin Highway
20.2 mi in
|
~26m
Lehigh Acres
135.6 mi in
|
~3h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 78 | 49.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| Hickpochee Avenue | 24 mi | 34m |
| Southwest Martin Highway | 18 mi | 26m |
| I 95 | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| US 98 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Bridge Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Warfield Boulevard | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 49.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobe Sound, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on CR 708
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Bridge Road
2
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
3
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 110
Toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft
·
6 sec
Toward FL 714: Martin Highway
6
Turn left onto FL 714
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Southwest Martin Highway
7
At end of road, turn right onto FL 710
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
8
Turn left onto CR 15A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 86th Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 98; US 441
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 98; US 441
10
Enter roundabout onto US 98; US 441
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 98; US 441
11
Continue on US 98; US 441
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 98; US 441
12
Continue on FL 78
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 78
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 78
30 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 78
14
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27; FL 78
15
Turn left onto FL 78
15 mi
·
18 min
·
FL 78
16
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 29
17
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Hickpochee Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto FL 884
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
25
Turn straight onto CR 869
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
26
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
27
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft
·
6 sec
28
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
31
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
32
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 28-minute duration, departing Hobe Sound in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Cape Coral with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; consider a brief break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $23 estimate is based on the total mileage, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on the longest stretch of 49.2 miles on FL 78. This route is well-suited for a single day, so you can depart when it's most convenient for you.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.8 miles from Hobe Sound, FL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound, FL
This is one driving day of about 147.5 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Hobe Sound, 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 FL 78 for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.8 mi from Hobe Sound, FL · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.8 miles from Hobe Sound, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
The final approach into Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.48 one way
$46.96 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| premium | $4.72 | $27.43 | $54.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 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 | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.65 | $9.44 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Cape Coral, FL
Evening in Cape Coral on Friday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hobe Sound, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 147.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 78, Hickpochee Avenue, Southwest Martin Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.8 miles from Hobe Sound, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 147.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (CR 15A / Southeast 86th Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hobe Sound, FL and Cape Coral, FL, road signs point toward Cr 714: Martin Highway and Lehigh Acres.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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