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What’s within 5, 10, 25, and 50 miles of Cape Coral, FL

About 1.65 million people live within 50 miles of the center of Cape Coral, and 382,000 within 10 miles. The 50-mile circle takes in 84 cities, towns and CDPs and reaches 9 counties in Florida.

By the All Map Tools Team

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5 mi (8.0 km)
153,000 64,000–259,000
10 mi (16 km)
382,000 271,000–540,000
25 mi (40 km)
914,000 818,000–1.05 million
50 mi (80 km)
1.65 million 1.57–1.76 million

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RadiusPeopleLow–highCities, towns and CDPsZIP codesArea
5 mi (8.0 km)153,00064,000–259,0006679 mi²
10 mi (16 km)382,000271,000–540,0001814314 mi²
25 mi (40 km)914,000818,000–1.05 million45401,963 mi²
50 mi (80 km)1.65 million1.57–1.76 million84847,854 mi²

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Within 5 miles (8.0 km)

About 153,000 people (64,000–259,000). 6 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 6 ZIP codes.

Biggest places within 5 miles

  1. Iona CDP 13,631 3.2 mi S
  2. Cypress Lake CDP 13,032 3.5 mi SE
  3. McGregor CDP 8,490 2.3 mi E
  4. Whiskey Creek CDP 5,371 3.8 mi E
  5. Pine Manor CDP 3,660 4.5 mi E
  6. Harlem Heights CDP 1,122 3.5 mi S

Just past 5 miles

  1. Villas CDP 13,644 5.4 mi E
  2. Lochmoor Waterway Estates CDP 6,511 6.1 mi NE
  3. Punta Rassa CDP 1,335 5.4 mi SW

Within 10 miles (16 km)

About 382,000 people (271,000–540,000), 230,000 more than within 5 miles. 18 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 14 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 5 and 10 miles

  1. Fort Myers 101,581 8.2 mi NE
  2. San Carlos Park CDP 19,159 10.0 mi SE
  3. Villas CDP 13,644 5.4 mi E
  4. Lochmoor Waterway Estates CDP 6,511 6.1 mi NE
  5. Fort Myers Beach 5,287 9.4 mi S
  6. St. James City CDP 3,412 9.5 mi W

Just past 10 miles

  1. North Fort Myers CDP 44,993 12.5 mi NE
  2. Sanibel 6,303 12.4 mi SW
  3. Three Oaks CDP 6,144 11.3 mi SE

Within 25 miles (40 km)

About 914,000 people (818,000–1.05 million), 532,000 more than within 10 miles. 45 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 40 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 10 and 25 miles

  1. Lehigh Acres CDP 132,353 19.5 mi E
  2. Bonita Springs 57,634 17.6 mi SE
  3. North Fort Myers CDP 44,993 12.5 mi NE
  4. Estero 38,365 13.3 mi SE
  5. Punta Gorda 20,383 24.2 mi N
  6. Gateway CDP 11,176 12.6 mi E

Just past 25 miles

  1. Port Charlotte CDP 66,133 31.1 mi N
  2. Golden Gate CDP 29,234 30.2 mi SE
  3. Naples 20,114 30.0 mi S

Within 50 miles (80 km)

About 1.65 million people (1.57–1.76 million), 738,000 more than within 25 miles. 84 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 84 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 25 and 50 miles

  1. North Port 96,551 37.4 mi NW
  2. Port Charlotte CDP 66,133 31.1 mi N
  3. Venice 30,477 47.8 mi NW
  4. Golden Gate CDP 29,234 30.2 mi SE
  5. Immokalee CDP 26,361 34.1 mi E
  6. Naples 20,114 30.0 mi S

Just past 50 miles

  1. Palmer Ranch CDP 16,867 55.4 mi NW
  2. Fruitville CDP 15,172 61.7 mi NW
  3. Sarasota Springs CDP 12,611 60.8 mi NW

Counties the circles reach

The 5-mile circle reaches one county; the 50-mile circle, 9, all in Florida.

Within 5 mi
Lee County
Within 25 mi, also
Charlotte County, Hendry County, and Collier County
Within 50 mi, also
DeSoto County, Sarasota County, Glades County, Highlands County, and Manatee County

How far 30 minutes by car gets you

Driving for 30 minutes from the center, at typical road speeds and with no traffic, covers 319 mi² (827 km²): the same area as a circle 10 mi in radius. The farthest point is 18 mi away, to the north.

That area takes in 89% of the 5-mile circle, 67% of the 10-mile circle, 16% of the 25-mile circle, and 4% of the 50-mile circle. About 418,000 people live in it, against 382,000 within 10 miles.

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Questions

How many people live within 10 miles of Cape Coral?

About 382,000 people (271,000–540,000), from the population of each ZIP code area in the Census ACS 2020–2024. Within 5 miles it’s 153,000, and within 50 miles, 1.65 million.

Which cities are within 50 miles of Cape Coral?

84 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 84 ZIP codes. The biggest: Lehigh Acres (132,353), 20 mi east, Fort Myers (101,581), 8.2 mi northeast, North Port (96,551), 37 mi northwest, Port Charlotte (66,133), 31 mi north, Bonita Springs (57,634), 18 mi southeast, North Fort Myers (44,993), 12 mi northeast, Estero (38,365), 13 mi southeast, and Venice (30,477), 48 mi northwest.

Which counties are within 50 miles of Cape Coral?

The 50-mile circle reaches 9 counties: Lee County, Charlotte County, Hendry County, Collier County, DeSoto County, Sarasota County, Glades County, Highlands County, and Manatee County.

How far can you drive from Cape Coral in 30 minutes?

Up to 18 mi from the center (to the north), at typical road speeds and with no traffic. The 30-minute area measures 319 mi² and about 418,000 people live in it.

Is Palmer Ranch within 50 miles of Cape Coral?

No: it’s 55 mi (89 km) northwest of the center of Cape Coral in a straight line, 5.4 mi beyond the 50-mile circle.

How big is a 50-mile radius around Cape Coral?

The circle covers 7,854 mi² (20,341 km²). With about 1.65 million people inside, that’s 210 per square mile.

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