The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hickpochee Avenue, FL 78, US 27 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Hickpochee Avenue.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 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.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Moore Haven, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hickpochee Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 24 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 early in the drive near J Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 (J Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|J Avenue
Turn right onto J Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
24.7 mi into trip|~33m in|FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
48.8 mi into trip|~1h 7m 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
53.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m 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
53.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m 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.
On the drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
Lehigh Acres
53.6 mi in|~1h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi
34m
FL 78
14.8 mi
18m
US 27
5.6 mi
7m
I 75
4.3 mi
4m
FL 29
4 mi
6m
Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi
6m
College Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
Summerlin Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Hickpochee Avenue
— 24 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore Haven, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on this road
76 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
164 ft·9 sec·2nd Street
3
Turn right onto J Avenue
0.3 mi·53 sec·J Avenue
4
Turn right onto 5th Street
289 ft·12 sec·5th Street
5
Turn left onto US 27
5.6 mi·7 min·US 27
6
Turn left onto FL 78
15 mi·18 min·FL 78
7
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi·6 min·FL 29
8
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80
24 mi·34 min·Hickpochee Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 SouthUse the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 136Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh AcresUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft·14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial BlvdUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto FL 884
3.9 mi·6 min·Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi·50 sec·Boy Scout Drive
16
Turn straight onto CR 869
1.5 mi·2 min·Summerlin Road
17
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·45 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft·6 sec
19
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft·5 sec
20
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi·4 min·College Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Cape Coral Bridge Road
22
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi·2 min·Cape Coral Parkway East
23
Turn right
200 ft·14 sec
24
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.8 miles from Moore Haven, FL, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24 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 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
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 Moore Haven, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moore Haven, FL
This is one driving day of about 65.5 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Moore Haven, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hickpochee Avenue for about 24 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Moore Haven, FL
· 45m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.88
$3.14
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.73
$2.62
EV Truck/SUV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Moore Haven, FL
Morning
in Moore Haven on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Morning
in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
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
5 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
1h 35m 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 Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hickpochee Avenue, FL 78, US 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Moore Haven, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (J Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lehigh Acres along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
