How far is Cape Coral, FL from West Gate, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to West Gate, FL is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and West Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and West Gate.
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Start on the route
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
38 m · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto College Parkway
1338 ft · 38 sec · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1241 ft · 46 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Turn slight left
64 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Turn right
67 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi · 10 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.4 mi · 55 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
24.8 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
1690 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Palm Beach Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Palm Beach Road
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Continue on South Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
32.1 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2.2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard
2061 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wabasso Drive
1276 ft · 40 sec · Wabasso Drive
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Turn left onto Westgate Avenue
816 ft · 24 sec · Westgate Avenue
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Turn right onto Tallahassee Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Tallahassee Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tallahassee Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and West Gate.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Palm Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near West Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to West Gate?
The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Cape Coral and 66.4 miles from West Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 10:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Coral and Mostly Sunny near West Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Harlem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harlem.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Myers, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and West Gate. Straight-line distance: 114.75 mi (184.68 km).
#1 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Gate
West Gate is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.7025700, -80.0981000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gate (-80.0981, 26.70257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $17.94 | $35.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $20.22 | $40.44 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $27.80 | $55.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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