Origin
Moore Haven, FL
Morning in Moore Haven on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moore Haven, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Street, J Avenue, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 65.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| J Avenue | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Hickpochee Avenue | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| FL 884 | — | — |
| SR 884 | — | — |
| Colonial Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore Haven, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto J Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
J Avenue
4
Turn right onto 5th Street
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
5th Street
5
Turn left
5.6 mi
·
7 min
6
Turn left
15 mi
·
18 min
7
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
6 min
8
Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Hickpochee Avenue
9
Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South
10
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
12
Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 884: Colonial Blvd
13
Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
15
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
16
Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
17
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
18
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
6 sec
19
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
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
·
15 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Moore Haven, FL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Moore Haven, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.79 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
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.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 22m 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 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, J Avenue, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 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 $10.39 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.
The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moore Haven, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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