How far is North Palm Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from North Palm Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 North Palm Beach and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Palm Beach and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Northlake Boulevard
3.9 mi · 8 min · Northlake Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Jog Road
2878 ft · 1 min · North Jog Road
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll
556 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South
583 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
2213 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
1868 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Pike Road
2269 ft · 43 sec · Pike Road
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
31.8 mi · 42 min · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Take the exit straight
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
2281 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1234 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Palm Beach and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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46.5 mi · 01h 03m
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 North Palm Beach and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Palm Beach to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 70.8 miles from North Palm Beach and 115.5 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Palm Beach and Sunny near Cape Coral.
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 North Palm Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 116.62 mi (187.68 km).
#1 North Palm Beach
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 13,108 |
| Coordinates | 26.8175600, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
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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