How far is Cape Coral, FL from West Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Coral and West Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and West Palm Beach.
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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
36.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Australian Avenue, Palm Beach International Airport
1851 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Australian Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Australian Avenue
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Continue on South Australian Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Australian Avenue
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Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Banyan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
105 m · 9 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral and West Palm Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to West Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 67.9 miles from Cape Coral and 68 miles from West Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Coral and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and West Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 117.58 mi (189.22 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 Palm Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 112,782 |
| Coordinates | 26.7153400, -80.0533700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Palm Beach (-80.05337, 26.71534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.15 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
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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