How far is Palm Beach Shores, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Beach Shores, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach Shores and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Shores and Cape Coral.
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Start on Edwards Lane
44 m · 11 sec · Edwards Lane
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1081 ft · 42 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bamboo Road
532 ft · 17 sec · Bamboo Road
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
845 ft · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Blue Heron Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Blue Heron Boulevard
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Continue on West Blue Heron Boulevard
3.7 mi · 8 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bee Line Highway
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Turn right onto North Jog Road
1061 ft · 25 sec · North Jog Road
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Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
153 m · 12 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 Palm Beach Shores 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 Palm Beach Shores 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 Palm Beach Shores to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Clewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Palm Beach Shores and 116.4 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Beach Shores and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Clewiston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Shores and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 119.1 mi (191.67 km).
#1 Palm Beach Shores
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 26.7781200, -80.0356000 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.52 | $61.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.51 | $65.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
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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