How far is Cape Coral, FL from River Park, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to River Park, FL is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.03 mi
03h 17m
Flight
111.51 mi
179.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.51 mi
Kilometers
179.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.03 mi
Kilometers
223.75 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Park
Sat, Nov 7, 12:09 PM EST
Return by in Cape Coral
Sat, Nov 7, 3:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-11-07T08:51
Arrive River Park
Sat, Nov 7, 12:09 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
69.5 mi
01h 38m
To River Park
69.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and River Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and River Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto College Parkway

    1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

    1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    64 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    67 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    109 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Street

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Lucie West Boulevard

    2512 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on St Lucie West Boulevard

    54 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Southwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard

    2578 ft · 56 sec · Prima Vista Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Southwest Prima Vista Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Prima Vista Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard

    806 ft · 16 sec · Prima Vista Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    130 m · 13 sec · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    601 ft · 17 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Southeast Bonita Court

    101 m · 17 sec · Southeast Bonita Court

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Southeast Solaz Avenue

    567 ft · 30 sec · Southeast Solaz Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Southeast Castana Court

    139 m · 20 sec · Southeast Castana Court

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Castana Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and River Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 25%
Park Street
24.8 mi · 18%
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 17%
North Bridge Street
7.73 mi · 6%
Colonial Boulevard
5.77 mi · 4%
I 75 North
4.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive

Turn left onto Industrial Drive

34.4 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 38m from Cape Coral
Leave By
10:24 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near River Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to River Park?

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Cape Coral and 69.5 miles from River Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near River Park.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and River Park. Straight-line distance: 111.51 mi (179.46 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 River Park

River Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.3142100, -80.3472700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape Coral (-81.94953, 26.56285)
End: River Park (-80.34727, 27.31421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.57 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.65
9.82 gal · 37.14 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $18.82 $37.65
Mid-grade $4.32 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.66 $22.90 $45.79
Diesel $5.94 $29.17 $58.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Coral and River Park. The current time is 08:51:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.